Special needs or inclusion exercise video

[Guest guest]

Does any one know of any exercise videos for special needs (Down Syndrome)

kids. As we all know the height does not grow as fast as the weight.

Debra

[Guest guest]

Yes! I know of an excercise video for people with special needs. There is a

local company called " Development Fitness Co. " that specializes in wellness

programs for those with developmental disabilities. They put out a video

featuring a young man with Down syndrome. I have never seen the video myself,

but it is probably worth checking out. Here is their website. Click on

" on-line store " for info about the video.

http://www.developmentalfitness.com/

Mom to (9, DS) and Grace (7)

Special needs or inclusion exercise video

Does any one know of any exercise videos for special needs (Down Syndrome)

kids. As we all know the height does not grow as fast as the weight.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/31/2004 2:54:33 AM Eastern Standard Time,

rdill@... writes:

In my personal opinion, the best way to get a child to exercise is to

set a good example and to bring them into your own exercise.

Rick ... dad to 31 year old Jan

My two other kids do karate a couple of years ago, and I started doing it as

well. showed some interest so the instructor let her join in for just

the annual membership fee (but no monthly fees). She liked to participate in

the warmups but stucks with observing during the more complicated parts (katas

and sparring) - but at home she likes to try out the moves.

When we moved we switched to tae kwon do (very little true karate in our new

neighborhood) and under the " family " plan she can participate there for free

as well. After a few months of sitting on the sidelines watching, she decided

she wanted to join in.

She was in Little League Challenger League for baseball, which she liked (esp

the uniform!) but did NOT like the " skills " class at Special Olympics Soccer.

Doesn't look like the " real thing " .

- Becky

[Guest guest]

I advocate a much more pro-active approach to exercise. Jan was in

gymnastics programs from about age 5. She hiked with the family. She

learned to ski at six or seven. From about 13 to 27, I was her special

olympics gymnastics and ski coach.

A large part of her recovery from her major illnesses of the past four

years has been an exercise regimen. Sometimes it is getting her to

exercise alone (treadmill, take a two mile hike in the neighborhood,

etc.) and sometimes it gym buddies with Mom or real hiking with Dad.

Several times we have started from the state where the end of the

driveway is a long ways away and built up to real hiking.

Another thing that we had in her apartment is an exercise bike that is

tied to the TV. There is no sound on the TV unless she pedals. When

she gets back on her own, she will have that again.

In my personal opinion, the best way to get a child to exercise is to

set a good example and to bring them into your own exercise.

Rick ... dad to 31 year old Jan