The autism fitness handbook : an exercise program to boost body image, motor skills, posture and confidence in children and teens with autism spectrum disorder /: an exercise program to boost body image, motor skills, posture and confidence in children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: David S. Geslak ; foreword by Stephen M. Shore.
• Authors: Geslak, David S
• Contents: 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.
• Publisher Details: London, UK Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (163 pages)
• Subjects: 616.8588200835; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Special Needs; Autism in children -- Treatment; Autism -- Treatment; Exercise therapy; Autism in children -- Treatment; Autism -- Treatment; Exercise therapy; Educational: Physical Education (Including Dance)
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780857009630
• Related ISBNs: 085700963X; 1849059985; 9781849059985
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Based on print version record.
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