Adapted Sports

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Meet: Dr. Christopher Najarian

Finding ways for your child to move can feel daunting, but sports open new doors. Dr. Christopher Najarian, a pediatric doctor at Akron Children’s Hospital, knows that adaptive sports programs foster true independence.

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Sports Adapted to Your Child’s Abilities

Finding the right activity can feel daunting, but sports adapted to child’s abilities offer wonderful physical, developmental, and social benefits. Helping children learn to control emotions and channel negative feelings positively builds lasting confidence.

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Hacky Sack Stick KickBall

When sports feel discouraging, movement should still be fun. Try a hacky sack stick kickball activity to build coordination. This stick kickball challenge offers a gentle, supported way to play and grow.

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Joe & Michelle Duffey

Two years ago, Joe and Michelle Duffey started an Indian River Special Olympics Soccer Team. While the husband was away due to work commitments managing from afar, the wife juggled her job, family obligations, sleep—anything but sleep—to get the team off the ground.

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