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Parent Corner: How to maintain physical activity at home for children with autism?
Parent Corner: How to maintain physical activity at home for children with autism?
For children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), physical activity is a key element of everyday life, contributing not only to improving physical health, but also to the development of social skills, improving concentration and reducing stress. Parents play an important role in maintaining and stimulating the activity of their children, especially at home. Here are some tips on how to do this.
Create a Routine
Children with autism often thrive in a structured environment. Set a regular time for exercise so that your child knows what to expect and can adapt to this routine.
Space for Exercise
Choose an area in the house that will be specially allocated for active games and exercises. It can be a spacious living room, an empty room or a courtyard. Make sure that the space is safe and that your child feels comfortable in it.
Use The Interests Of The Child
If your child likes a certain topic, such as space or the underwater world, integrate this topic into physical exercises. For example, "jumping on the moon" or "swimming with dolphins" can become exciting games that stimulate movement.
Visual Cues
For children with ASD, visual cues can be very useful. Use pictures or videos to demonstrate exercises that the child will be able to imitate. It can also help the child understand the sequence of actions.
Interactive Games and Applications
Technology can be your ally. Interactive games such as dance video games, motion detection console games, or tablet apps designed for physical activity can make exercise fun and engaging for children. These types of games help to develop coordination, balance and rhythm, while providing fun and exciting activities that children with autism can enjoy in the comfort and safety of their own home.
Turn On Sensory Activities
Many children with autism are sensitive to sensory influences. The inclusion of sensory activities, such as ball games or massage rollers, can be not only soothing, but also useful for the development of motor skills.
Simple Exercises
Start with simple exercises such as walking, jumping in place, or raising and lowering your arms. Gradually increase the difficulty, but do not forget to focus on the level of comfort and ability of the child.
Encouragement and Support
Encourage the child in the course of classes. Use the positive
It is important to remember that home physical activity is only one component of the overall well-being and development of a child with autism. Although regular classes at home can bring significant improvements in physical health and social adaptation, they do not replace full-fledged interaction with the outside world, including classes in specialized centers, social games and physical activity in the fresh air.
The author of the Aut Fitness project, Marina Viktorovna Solovieva, strongly recommends that parents look at adaptive physical culture as an opportunity for their children not only to improve their physical fitness, but also to open new horizons for personal growth and social integration.
Create a Routine
Children with autism often thrive in a structured environment. Set a regular time for exercise so that your child knows what to expect and can adapt to this routine.
Space for Exercise
Choose an area in the house that will be specially allocated for active games and exercises. It can be a spacious living room, an empty room or a courtyard. Make sure that the space is safe and that your child feels comfortable in it.
Use The Interests Of The Child
If your child likes a certain topic, such as space or the underwater world, integrate this topic into physical exercises. For example, "jumping on the moon" or "swimming with dolphins" can become exciting games that stimulate movement.
Visual Cues
For children with ASD, visual cues can be very useful. Use pictures or videos to demonstrate exercises that the child will be able to imitate. It can also help the child understand the sequence of actions.
Interactive Games and Applications
Technology can be your ally. Interactive games such as dance video games, motion detection console games, or tablet apps designed for physical activity can make exercise fun and engaging for children. These types of games help to develop coordination, balance and rhythm, while providing fun and exciting activities that children with autism can enjoy in the comfort and safety of their own home.
Turn On Sensory Activities
Many children with autism are sensitive to sensory influences. The inclusion of sensory activities, such as ball games or massage rollers, can be not only soothing, but also useful for the development of motor skills.
Simple Exercises
Start with simple exercises such as walking, jumping in place, or raising and lowering your arms. Gradually increase the difficulty, but do not forget to focus on the level of comfort and ability of the child.
Encouragement and Support
Encourage the child in the course of classes. Use the positive
It is important to remember that home physical activity is only one component of the overall well-being and development of a child with autism. Although regular classes at home can bring significant improvements in physical health and social adaptation, they do not replace full-fledged interaction with the outside world, including classes in specialized centers, social games and physical activity in the fresh air.
The author of the Aut Fitness project, Marina Viktorovna Solovieva, strongly recommends that parents look at adaptive physical culture as an opportunity for their children not only to improve their physical fitness, but also to open new horizons for personal growth and social integration.
For children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), physical activity is a key element of everyday life, contributing not only to improving physical health, but also to the development of social skills, improving concentration and reducing stress. Parents play an important role in maintaining and stimulating the activity of their children, especially at home. Here are some tips on how to do this.
Create a Routine
Children with autism often thrive in a structured environment. Set a regular time for exercise so that your child knows what to expect and can adapt to this routine.
Space for Exercise
Choose an area in the house that will be specially allocated for active games and exercises. It can be a spacious living room, an empty room or a courtyard. Make sure that the space is safe and that your child feels comfortable in it.
Use The Interests Of The Child
If your child likes a certain topic, such as space or the underwater world, integrate this topic into physical exercises. For example, "jumping on the moon" or "swimming with dolphins" can become exciting games that stimulate movement.
Visual Cues
For children with ASD, visual cues can be very useful. Use pictures or videos to demonstrate exercises that the child will be able to imitate. It can also help the child understand the sequence of actions.
Interactive Games and Applications
Technology can be your ally. Interactive games such as dance video games, motion detection console games, or tablet apps designed for physical activity can make exercise fun and engaging for children. These types of games help to develop coordination, balance and rhythm, while providing fun and exciting activities that children with autism can enjoy in the comfort and safety of their own home.
Turn On Sensory Activities
Many children with autism are sensitive to sensory influences. The inclusion of sensory activities, such as ball games or massage rollers, can be not only soothing, but also useful for the development of motor skills.
Simple Exercises
Start with simple exercises such as walking, jumping in place, or raising and lowering your arms. Gradually increase the difficulty, but do not forget to focus on the level of comfort and ability of the child.
Encouragement and Support
Encourage the child in the course of classes. Use the positive
It is important to remember that home physical activity is only one component of the overall well-being and development of a child with autism. Although regular classes at home can bring significant improvements in physical health and social adaptation, they do not replace full-fledged interaction with the outside world, including classes in specialized centers, social games and physical activity in the fresh air.
The author of the Aut Fitness project, Marina Viktorovna Solovieva, strongly recommends that parents look at adaptive physical culture as an opportunity for their children not only to improve their physical fitness, but also to open new horizons for personal growth and social integration.
Create a Routine
Children with autism often thrive in a structured environment. Set a regular time for exercise so that your child knows what to expect and can adapt to this routine.
Space for Exercise
Choose an area in the house that will be specially allocated for active games and exercises. It can be a spacious living room, an empty room or a courtyard. Make sure that the space is safe and that your child feels comfortable in it.
Use The Interests Of The Child
If your child likes a certain topic, such as space or the underwater world, integrate this topic into physical exercises. For example, "jumping on the moon" or "swimming with dolphins" can become exciting games that stimulate movement.
Visual Cues
For children with ASD, visual cues can be very useful. Use pictures or videos to demonstrate exercises that the child will be able to imitate. It can also help the child understand the sequence of actions.
Interactive Games and Applications
Technology can be your ally. Interactive games such as dance video games, motion detection console games, or tablet apps designed for physical activity can make exercise fun and engaging for children. These types of games help to develop coordination, balance and rhythm, while providing fun and exciting activities that children with autism can enjoy in the comfort and safety of their own home.
Turn On Sensory Activities
Many children with autism are sensitive to sensory influences. The inclusion of sensory activities, such as ball games or massage rollers, can be not only soothing, but also useful for the development of motor skills.
Simple Exercises
Start with simple exercises such as walking, jumping in place, or raising and lowering your arms. Gradually increase the difficulty, but do not forget to focus on the level of comfort and ability of the child.
Encouragement and Support
Encourage the child in the course of classes. Use the positive
It is important to remember that home physical activity is only one component of the overall well-being and development of a child with autism. Although regular classes at home can bring significant improvements in physical health and social adaptation, they do not replace full-fledged interaction with the outside world, including classes in specialized centers, social games and physical activity in the fresh air.
The author of the Aut Fitness project, Marina Viktorovna Solovieva, strongly recommends that parents look at adaptive physical culture as an opportunity for their children not only to improve their physical fitness, but also to open new horizons for personal growth and social integration.
Author: physical education teacher of the highest category, author and head of the "Aut Fitness" project, methodologist of the scientific laboratory of the FRC MGPPU, Solovyova Marina Viktorovna.
Author: author and head of the project "Aut Fitness", teacher of physical culture FRC MGPPU, Solovyova Marina Viktorovna.
