Exercise Programming for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Strength and Conditioning Specialists

The purpose of this article is to introduce strength and conditioning specialists to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to identify the many benefits of delivering exercise programs to children with ASD. In addition, the article aims to inform strength and conditioning specialists on how to minimize some of the inherent challenges associated with the delivery of such programs by highlighting critical issues for practitioners to consider when designing and implementing exercise programs for children with ASD.
Source: Strength and Conditioning Journal - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Invitation Source Type: research