Autistic Physical Therapist Blog
Dyspraxia
Turns out the environment made all the difference...
What can make physical activity more accessible for autistic people?
For years, I would attempt to start strength training at the gym and wind up throwing in the towel after a couple weeks each time. Having other people watch me fumble as I practiced new movements was stressful. The lights, the smell of other people's sweat, and all of the other movement happening around me was always mildly disorienting at best. I'd have to adjust my plans for my workout based on how busy the gym was and what …
"That Kid"
If you’ve spent any time around group sports, dance, or other movement classes for young children, chances are you’ve seen that kid.
That kid who is “attention seeking.”
The one who “can’t get with the program.”
The one over there on the side of the soccer field, away from the group.
This kid might be rolling around. Pacing back and forth. Spinning in circles and crashing on the ground. Flicking their fingers in front of their eyes. Shouting …