Getting into the Game

Sports Programs for Kids with Autism

By: Vivian Ng (Contribution by), Connie Kasari (Foreword by), Stephanie Patterson, Janine Halayko (Contribution by), Laura Dumas (Contribution by)

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Paperback | 13 September 2012

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Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder will help families, clinicians and coaches support children with autism in taking their first steps into sport and recreation.

Participation in individual and team sports plays an important part in children's development and promotes growth in a number of areas. As well as the obvious health benefits, sport also provides the perfect backdrop to teach young people with autism about rules, strategy and teamwork - all invaluable lessons that can be applied to wider society. By detailing six of the most popular sports: cycling, ice skating, swimming, soccer, taekwondo and tennis and including the unique experiences of families of children with autism, it offers all the information, advice and support needed to help get kids with autism engaged in fun and positive sport environments.

This book is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, coaches and anyone supporting children with autism spectrum disorders in a sport or recreation environment.

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Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) would like to express its support and enthusiasm for the authors' expertise in writing 'Getting into the Game - Sports Programs for Kids with Autism.' This book reflects what we believe to be the important, key messages regarding increasing the activity levels of kids. We believe this work assists the way professionals lead and deliver sport and physical activity in Canada and other nations, and will contribute to its overall improvement, resulting in a healthier population.

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Foreword	p. 9
Acknowledgments	p. 13
Preface	p. 15
Active Engagement in Sport: The Basics on How and Why to Get Started
Why Participating in Sports is Great for Individuals with ASD	p. 19
Choosing a Sport	p. 28
Working With Your Coach: Parents' Corner	p. 39
Supports and Strategies for Learning in Sport	p. 54
Learning Supports for Children with ASD	p. 65
Keeping Everyone Organized and Motivated: Strategies for Encouraging Volunteer Engagement	p. 78
Sports for New Athletes with ASD: Basic Skills, Strategies, and Ongoing Adapted Programs
Bike Riding: Getting on the Road	p. 93
Let's Go Skating! Introducing Your Skater with ASD to the Ice for the First Time	p. 120
Swimming: Life Skills for the Water	p. 141
Kicking the Habit: Martial Arts Training for Families with Children with ASD	p. 164
Tennis: The Perfect Match	p. 188
Soccer: Join the Soccer Team!	p. 210
References	p. 240
About the Authors	p. 244
The Contributors	p. 245
Subject Index	p. 248
Author Index	p. 254
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