Be Gym Ready at School
IS YOUR CHILD KINDERGARTEN GYM READY? Transitioning from preschool to elementary school can be overwhelming for both the child and the parents. Children who begin kindergarten with a solid foundation...
Physical Education
Adapted PE for Reality
Adapted PE So each year around late August I’m reminded of my school observation gigs in which I was hired to assess and critique adapted PE programs around the Northeast....
Moving Towards Success: Incorporating Physical Activity in School
Moving Towards Success: Incorporating Physical Activity in School A recent study conducted at the University of Illinois linked cardio respiratory fitness in 48 children ages 9-10 with higher functioning in...
Fitness Fun: Incorporating Fitness into the Classroom
A recent study conducted at the University of Illinois linked cardio respiratory fitness in 48 children ages 9-10 with higher functioning in math tests. While this is a small sample...
Five Fitness Facts for a Fitter Fall
Recent research has demonstrated that the autism population may be more at risk for lifestyle-related medical complications (Type II Diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease) than the neurotypical population due to several issues
Adapted Phy. Ed. Is It in Your Child’s IEP? It Should Be.
Several years ago I was working with one of my in-home athletes and his visiting uncle asked “Doesn’t he get gym at school?” I assumed the answer was, as it...
The New Rules Of Adaptive P.E.
Adaptive P.E. Most of the Adaptive Physical Education programs that I have either observed or been briefed upon fit into one of three categories: Are based on units of team...