Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Karac has gone to gymnastics for a couple of years. He loves it. At first he ran around the gym crazy and they weren't sure he could stay, but he has a great one on one LPT who teaches him, and now he is totally compliant. Has learned to do observational learning, and can follow sequences of behavior. He only takes it once a week, and I wish she could work with him more. He just appears so normal when he is working with her. I think that is a great idea! Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Physical activity is very important for children on the spectrum. Gymnastics is a great activity for kids on the spectrum. It helps them gain awareness of their body, improves sensory processing, increases their fragile sense of balance and coordination, improves their ability to follow directions from others, and gives them a great sense of confidence. I coach soccer and basketball programs for children with autism. As a psychologist I used these activities to improve a host of variables that is often thought as difficult to do with children with autism (processing multiple information simultaneously, rapidly shift gears, emotional regulation, etc.) Bill > > I am interested in starting a gymnastics class for autistic children > in the Macon, Ga area. I have done quite a bit of research on this > and it seems to be helpful. Does anyone have any feedback or input > about this?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Physical activity is very important for children on the spectrum. Gymnastics is a great activity for kids on the spectrum. It helps them gain awareness of their body, improves sensory processing, increases their fragile sense of balance and coordination, improves their ability to follow directions from others, and gives them a great sense of confidence. I coach soccer and basketball programs for children with autism. As a psychologist I used these activities to improve a host of variables that is often thought as difficult to do with children with autism (processing multiple information simultaneously, rapidly shift gears, emotional regulation, etc.) Bill > > I am interested in starting a gymnastics class for autistic children > in the Macon, Ga area. I have done quite a bit of research on this > and it seems to be helpful. Does anyone have any feedback or input > about this?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 You know, I think there is something there with athletics & autistic children.... GW, has been doing Tae Bo since he was about 2 years old..... he loves it.....I have ordered more dvd's mainly for him, although I try to work out too..... but he is also great at hitting a baseball, now running the bases is a little work, but he hits great.... and left handed at that.... Aprilpkuenstler@... wrote: Karac has gone to gymnastics for a couple of years. He loves it. At first he ran around the gym crazy and they weren't sure he could stay, but he has a great one on one LPT who teaches him, and now he is totally compliant. Has learned to do observational learning, and can follow sequences of behavior. He only takes it once a week, and I wish she could work with him more. He just appears so normal when he is working with her. I think that is a great idea! Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I enrolled my ASD daughter in Gymnastics. it was great for her! Shilo > > I am interested in starting a gymnastics class for autistic children > in the Macon, Ga area. I have done quite a bit of research on this > and it seems to be helpful. Does anyone have any feedback or input > about this?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I enrolled my ASD daughter in Gymnastics. it was great for her! Shilo > > I am interested in starting a gymnastics class for autistic children > in the Macon, Ga area. I have done quite a bit of research on this > and it seems to be helpful. Does anyone have any feedback or input > about this?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 April, what is Tai Bo? Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Hello all, I too had my son in gymnastics and at first it was a struggle(resistant,tantrums)but after a few sessions he really did well.He did this when he was younger and it taught him how to wait,take turns,probably helps with emotional regulation as well outside of the physical activity that is a benefit.I'm planning on getting him back into it.The gymnastics place that we go to has a specific class,one day a week that they offer that is for special needs kids.You may have to check the gyms near you and call and ask.Or maybe check with any local autism/resource or parent support groups Good luck to you! Stacey From: Shilo <topaz2931@...> Date: Tue Jul 04 20:08:48 CDT 2006 autism Subject: Re: Gymnastics and Autism I enrolled my ASD daughter in Gymnastics. it was great for her! Shilo > > I am interested in starting a gymnastics class for autistic children > in the Macon, Ga area. I have done quite a bit of research on this > and it seems to be helpful. Does anyone have any feedback or input > about this?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 OKay, you are going to laugh I know....but Blanks, Tae Bo, exerciese videos....it hit the scene about 8years ago or so.....they are exercise tapes/cds that involve music, aerobic, and tae bo moves all together.....being the uncoordinated person that I am, they were hard at first, but the moves are very concentrated, it involves kicking, punching, and you are constantly, constantly moving; which, is why I think GW loves them so much....because once he gets going~ most of the programs are 1hour long, he keeps going with them until it is done! Aprilpkuenstler@... wrote: April, what is Tai Bo? Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 That sounds cool; where do you buy them? Your son will do that for an hour? That's awesome. Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 April, yes, I was wanting to know where to buy the tai bo tapes. Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Is this in question of the TAE BO dvd's? Aprilpkuenstler@... wrote: That sounds cool; where do you buy them? Your son will do that for an hour? That's awesome. Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Pat, My first suggestion is start with Ebay.....The dvd that got GW started is TAEBO live! It has 4 vidoes: 1. Instructional 2.Basic workout 3. Advanced workout then 4.8minute workout! It is his absolute favorite and getting to the point where he is doing the basic, advanced, and 8minute in succession. When he is getting very hyper, making lots of noises, jumping constantly, and otherwise going insane~~ I tell him it is time to Tae Bo....and off he goes! I would suggest starting with that first, because it was the first series released by Blanks! Currently, there are 14 TAEBO live dvd's being offered on ebay...if you are unfamiliar with ebay, or uncomfortable, let me know...! Aprilpkuenstler@... wrote: April, yes, I was wanting to know where to buy the tai bo tapes. Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 April, I don't do Ebay; is there any other way to get the tapes? Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 For those in Michigan in the Macomb Township area, American Gymnastics used to have sessions once a week for special needs kids (mostly autistic). The location is in Chesterfield Township, 23 Mile and Gratiot. I don't live near there anymore so I'm not sure if they're still having sessions. > > I am interested in starting a gymnastics class for autistic children > in the Macon, Ga area. I have done quite a bit of research on this > and it seems to be helpful. Does anyone have any feedback or input > about this?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 How about Amazon.com? They have good prices Shilo > > April, I don't do Ebay; is there any other way to get the tapes? Pat K > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 can you get them in any of the stores? Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Pat, You can go to www.billyblanks.com and order from the store...but they only have to most recent versions available ..you could also try Walmart, Target, Suncoast, anywhere dvd's are sold.... email me offline @ april012@..., and subject line : billy blanks dvds April pkuenstler@... wrote: April, I don't do Ebay; is there any other way to get the tapes? Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I'll try Walmart and Target. Thanks, Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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