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Getting into the Game

Sports Programs for Kids with Autism
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Stephanie Patterson is a certified professional figure skating coach (National Coaching Certification Program Level 1) and doctoral student focusing on intervention practices for children with ASD. She has developed and delivered a modified learn to ice skate program for youth with ASD. Stephanie currently lives is Los Angeles, California.
Preface. Part 1. Active Engagement in Sport: The Basics on How and Why to Get Started. 1. Why Participating in Sports is Great for Individuals with ASD. 2. Choosing a Sport. 3. Working with Your Coach. 4. Supports and Strategies for Learning in Sport. 5. Learning Supports for Children with ASD. 6. Keeping Everyone Organized and Motivated: Strategies for Encouraging Volunteer Engagement. Part 2. Sports for New Athletes with ASD: Basic Skills, Strategies and On-going Adapted Programs. 7. Bike Riding – Getting on the Road. 8. Skating – Let's Go Skating! Introducing a New Skater to the Ice for the First Time. 9. Swimming – Life Skills for the Water. 10. Taekwondo – Breaking the Habit. 11. Tennis – The Perfect Match. 12. Soccer – Join the Football/Soccer Team! References.
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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