Successful Physical Activity Programming for Students with Autism

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe a successful physical activity program for students with autism. The content of this program, known as Success in Physical Activity, focuses on two areas: physical fitness and motor ability. Development of this activity program was based on adaptations of the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communications-Handicapped Children (TEACCH) recreational structure program. The TEACCH recreational structure program includes the following elements: physical structure, schedules, and task organization. Each element is modified to adhere to the physical education environment and to accommodate the unique characteristics and preferences of students with autism.

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