Exploring Recreation Therapy for Individuals with Autism: Exercise to Improve Socialization, Self-confidence, and Independence

• By: Elizabeth Reisinger, CTRS Els for Autism Foundation®
• April 4th, 2025
• adaptive sports, development, evidence-based practice, exercise, fitness, independence, intervention, recreation therapy, self-confidence, social skills, Spring 2025 Issue, therapeutic recreation, therapy
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Key Points: Exercise is a proven, evidence-based intervention for individuals with autism, promoting development in social, emotional, and independent skills. Recreation therapy interventions, including exercise, have been effective in helping individuals with autism achieve their...

Adaptive Sports Promote Physical, Social, and Emotional Health for People with Disabilities

• By: Michael J. Rosenkrantz SoCal Adaptive Sports
• March 24th, 2022
• adaptive sports, exercise, fitness, friendship, health and wellness, leadership, self-esteem, social connection, socialization, sports, weight loss
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As COVID hit in March 2020 I was let go from my job at an adaptive sports organization for people with physical disabilities. Instead of bemoaning the fact that, along with many others, I now had no income, I started talking to some friends and colleagues about starting an adaptive sports...