Many different activities are considered to be exercise.
Some examples include jogging/walking, yoga, swimming, resistance training,
etc. The key is to identify an exercise activity that the individual with
autism will be willing to actively complete. Today's Regulation Rendezvous features ways we have seen exercise incorporated into classrooms around the Miami Valley.
rock wallEric Bostick Beverly Gardens Elementary, Mad River |
scooterboard with backrestTabitha Eaton Main Elementary, Beavercreek |
stationary bikeJennifer McGowan Smith Middle School, Vandalia |
treadmill Carrie Prickett Jane Chance Elementary, Miamisburg |
If you have a student who likes to pace, jump, crawl, or use a scooterboard during their exercise break, it can be helpful to provide a path as a visual support so they understand the expectation in that area and to decrease distraction in other areas of the classroom.
Therese Garison Helke Elementary, Vandalia |
Studebaker Preschool, Huber Heights |
Other effective visual supports include exercise routines, choice board, or exercise dice.
Brittany Bush Spinning Hills Middle School, Mad River |
Allyson Rudnicki Tipp High School, Tipp City |
Jackie Vollmer Driscoll Elementary, Centerville |
Edison Elementary, Dayton |
Carrie Prickett Jane Chance Elementary, Miamisburg |
If students are scheduled to engage in a work task after exercising, we recommend having them complete a calming activity such as dots and squeezies, deep breathing, or a cool down stretches to help calm their bodies in preparation for work.
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