Autistic Physical Therapist Blog
Accessibility
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 …