Title:
The autism fitness handbook : an exercise program to boost body image, motor skills, posture and confidence in children and teens with autism spectrum disorder
Author:
Publication Date:
2015
Publication Information:
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015.
©2015
Physical Description:
163 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN:
9781849059985
Abstract:
Designed to address specific areas of difficulty for children, teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this comprehensive program features 46 exercises that are proven to improve body image, motor coordination, posture, muscular and cardiovascular fitness. The boost to confidence, relationships and general wellbeing resulting from this will be transformative for individuals with ASD and their families.
Contents:
Foreword by Stephen M. Shore.; Introduction.; Part One: Engage.; 1. Exercise ... The Gateway to Build Fitness, Self-Esteem, and Relationships.; Part Two: Educate.; 2. The Five Components of Physical Fitness -- Revisited.; 3. Setting up an Individualized Program.; 4. Creating Individual Visual Exercise Schedules.; Part Three: Empower.; 5. Champion Stories.; Part Four: Exercise. Body Image.; 1. Body Part Identification.; 2. The Pretzel.; 3. Stability Ball Hug.; 4. Arm.; 5. Foot. Posture.; 6. Calf stretch.; 7. Hip Extensions.; 8-10. Log Exercises.; 11. Dog.; 12. Frankensteins. Motor Coordination.; 13-15. Ladder Drills.; 16. Ball Catch (Large & Small).; 17. Crossover March.; 18. Crossover March with Elbows.; 19-21. Letter Jumping. Muscular Fitness.; 22. Dumbbell Chest Press.; 23. Single Arm Dumbbell Row.; 24. Standing Band Row (Two Hands).; 25-27. Medicine Ball (MB) Series. Abdominal Strength.; 28-31. Superman Series.; 32. Push-Up Hold.; 33. Elbows 'n' Toes.; 34. Partner Crunch. Cardiovascular Fitness.; 35-42. Running Mechanics.; 43. Treadmill.; 44. Cone Running.; 45. Exercise Bike.; 46. Trampoline.; References.
Language:
English
