Autism Athletics

CATZ Austin Coach Lauren Sparrow now offers Autism Athletics for all children on the autism spectrum. Children with autism often have inhibited or problematic movement patterns including gait and difficulties in daily activities. Through a foundational movement program that provides a variety of exercises and activities, many of these deficits can be addressed. Exercise and physical activity has been shown to improve cognitive functioning, self-esteem, and emotional regulation in young populations. The program uses exercise as a gateway towards optimized life skills for young children with autism. The SandBell and Hyper Vest (www.hyperwear.com) are pieces of equipment that will provide a fun, colorful, sensory integrated way for the young athletes to make fitness fun and exciting.

CATZ Austin will provide an energetic coaching staff and diligent volunteers led by Coach Lauren Sparrow, to help aide your children to a more active lifestyle.

The program will include:
-Warm up and flexibility exercises to promote healthy joints and muscular function
-Mobility activities to address optimal movement through various ranges of motion
-Fun activities and progressions designed to increase core stability, trunk strength, and general physical function
-We will target spatial awareness, tactile stimulation, eye tracking, teamwork, group and individual activities, while challenging these diligent children through a spectrum of fun functional fitness

Date/Time:
Saturdays at 11:00am (50 min class)

Cost:
-8 classes for $99
-Autism Athletics offers an In Home Manual for home and family use for $47
-PLUS receive a 25% discount off of ALL Hyper Wear products at www.HYPERWEAR.com by entering the code SPARROWAUTISM when prompted.