Stephanie Patterson, Veronica Smith

Getting Into the Game

Sports Programs for Kids with Autism

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder will help families, clinicians and coaches support children with autism in taking their first steps into sport and recreation. Participation in individual and team sports plays an important part in children's development and promotes growth in a number of areas. As well as the obvious health benefits, sport also provides the perfect backdrop to teach young people with autism about rules, strategy and teamwork all invaluable lessons that can be applied to wider society. By detailing six of the most popular sports: cycling, ice skating, swimming, soccer, taekwondo and tennis and including the unique experiences of families of children with autism, it offers all the information, advice and support needed to help get kids with autism engaged in fun and positive sport environments. This book is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, coaches and anyone supporting children with autism spectrum disorders in a sport or recreation environment.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 245mm x 175mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 558g
• ISBN-13: 9781849052498
• ISBN-10: 1849052492
• Artikelnr.: 35069623

Autorenporträt

Veronica Smith has been a professor of Special Education for the past seven years. She has a speciality in autism and developmental disabilities and has published several articles on intervention and evidence-based instructional practices for children with autism. She is an active amateur athlete who is committed to fitness and believes in the benefits of lifelong physical activity. Veronica lives in Alberta, Canada. Stephanie Patterson is a certified professional figure skating coach (National Coaching Certification Program Level 1) and doctoral student focusing on intervention practices for children with ASD. She has developed and delivered a modified learn to ice skate program for youth with ASD. Stephanie currently lives is Los Angeles, California.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Part 1. Active Engagement in Sport: The Basics on How and Why to
Get Started. 1. Why Participating in Sports is Great for Individuals with
ASD. 2. Choosing a Sport. 3. Working with Your Coach. 4. Supports and
Strategies for Learning in Sport. 5. Learning Supports for Children with
ASD. 6. Keeping Everyone Organized and Motivated: Strategies for
Encouraging Volunteer Engagement. Part 2. Sports for New Athletes with ASD:
Basic Skills, Strategies and On-going Adapted Programs. 7. Bike Riding ?
Getting on the Road. 8. Skating ? Let's Go Skating! Introducing a New
Skater to the Ice for the First Time. 9. Swimming ? Life Skills for the
Water. 10. Taekwondo ? Breaking the Habit. 11. Tennis ? The Perfect Match.
12. Soccer ? Join the Football/Soccer Team! References.