000 02285nam a2200229Ia 4500
003 NULRC
005 20250520102708.0
008 250520s9999 xx 000 0 und d
020 _a9781849059985
040 _cNULRC
050 _aRC 553 .A88 .G47 2015
100 _aGeslak, David S.
_eauthor
245 4 _aThe autism fitness handbook :
_bDavid S. Geslak ; foreword by Stephen M. Shore
_can exercise program to boost body image, motor skills, posture and confidence in children and teens with autism spectrum disorder /
260 _aLondon, United Kingdom :
_bJessica Kingsley Publishers,
_cc2015
300 _a163 pages :
_billustrations ;
_c28 cm.
365 _bUSD14.95
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references.
505 _aPart 1: Engage -- 1.Exercise: the gateway to building fitness, self-esteem, and relationships -- Part 2: Educate -- 2.The five components of physical fitness: revisited -- 3.Setting up an individualized program -- 4.Creating individual visual exercise schedules -- Part 3: Empower -- 5.Champion stories -- Part 4: Exercise -- Body image -- Posture -- Motor coordination -- Muscular fitness -- Abdominal strength -- Cardiovascular fitness.
520 _aDesigned to address specific areas of difficulty for children, teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the 46 exercises in this comprehensive program are proven to improve body image, motor coordination, posture, muscular and cardiovascular fitness. The boost to confidence, relationships and general wellbeing resulting from this will be transformative for individuals with ASD and their families. Used extensively in homes, schools and specialist ASD programs, the exercises require minimal equipment and can be used in a wide range of settings. Accompanied by clear instructions and explanatory cartoon illustrations, they are easy for non-specialists to follow and can be used just as effectively with groups or individuals. Packed with helpful advice from the author, an ASD fitness specialist, as well as inspiring case studies and guidelines on adapting the exercises for different ages and abilities, this popular program contains everything needed to get minds and bodies active while having fun!
650 _aAUTISM--TREATMENT
942 _2lcc
_cBK
999 _c13233
_d13233