"Brody, and most of his peers are not striving to be an athlete, nor do they want another therapy. They desire a relationship, a challenge, and an opportunity to do what others their age do."

THE MISUNDERSTANDING OF EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM

BY DAVID GESLAK, ACSM EP-C, CSCS

After a parent discovers their child has autism, they dedicate themselves to following the early intervention (EI) plan. While their child may be getting the required services in EI or from their school, many parents do not stop there. In their mission to enhance their child's opportunities and quality of life, they exhaust all possibilities, beyond doctors and/or therapists.