Foreword by Stephen M. Shore. Introduction. Part One: Engage. 1. Exercise The Gateway to Build Fitness, Self-Esteem, and Relationships. Part Two: Educate. 2. The Five Components of Physical Fitness Revisited. 3. Setting up an Individualized Program. 4. Creating Individual Visual Exercise Schedules. Part Three: Empower. 5. Champion Stories. Part Four: Exercise. Body Image. 1. Body Part Identification. 2. The Pretzel. 3. Stability Ball Hug. 4. Arm. 5. Foot. Posture. 6. Calf stretch. 7. Hip Extensions. 8-10. Log Exercises. 11. Dog. 12. Frankensteins. Motor Coordination. 13-15. Ladder Drills. 16. Ball Catch (Large & Small). 17. Crossover March. 18. Crossover March with Elbows. 19-21. Letter Jumping. Muscular Fitness. 22. Dumbbell Chest Press. 23. Single Arm Dumbbell Row. 24. Standing Band Row (Two Hands). 25-27. Medicine Ball (MB) Series. Abdominal Strength. 28-31. Superman Series. 32. Push-Up Hold. 33. Elbows 'n' Toes. 34. Partner Crunch. Cardiovascular Fitness. 35-42. Running Mechanics. 43. Treadmill. 44. Cone Running. 45. Exercise Bike. 46. Trampoline. References.
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The Autism Fitness Handbook breaks down the teaching of exercise to children and adults on the autism spectrum into a clear, concise and common sense approach. GÇ£Engage, Educate, Empower and Exercisen++? are the four components of the Handbook and applicable for everyone to embrace, no matter your ability level.