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Skill Acquisition in Students with and without Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Hutzler, Y., and Margalit M., published in 2009, summarized Jun 22, 2010

Students with autism benefit from being included in a mainstream physical education class.

Most people believe that having children with autism in a normal classroom does not slow down neurotypical students, but few studies have looked at this issue. The main purpose of this study was to see how seven junior-high school students with autism learned field hockey skills within a normal classroom. The study also looked to see if the fact that the students with autism were in a normal classroom somehow slowed down the other students in the classroom. The authors noted that the students with autism acquired skills more slowly than neurotypical students. The students with autism did acquire skills more quickly, though, when they were in a normal classroom and their presence did not slow down the neurotypical students.


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The Game of Golf Brings a Father and His Son with Asperger’s Together

Mar 10, 2011

Michael’s dad had plans for his son to be a hockey goalie just like him, but Michael’s diagnosis of Asperger’s put those dreams on hold. Michael’s parents began with social interaction and therapy to teach him empathy for others. Michael’s interests began to include all things electronic, and he discovered the game of golf on his Nintendo Wii. His grasp of math helped him understand the finer points of scoring, club numbering, and how the ball flies through the air. His dad took him to a golf course and arranged for lessons. His father explains, “Two of Michael's central traits – not getting nervous from people watching him and being able to fall into intense periods of focus – are perfect for golf.” Best of all, Michael’s dad took up golf and now they play together.

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Camp B.O.L.D. Offers Kids with Autism a Typical Camp Experience

Jun 23, 2008

Camp B.O.L.D. (Balance, Opportunity, Learning, Determination) in DeSoto County MS, provides children with autism a chance for a typical summer camping experience. Along with occupational therapy, physical therapy, social interaction, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) offered through the school system, kids with developmental disabilities get to enjoy camping fun, including a visit from the Mississippi RiverKings hockey captain!

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Two Lives on the Spectrum, Two Different Stories

Jun 17, 2008

An 11-year old child has perfect pitch, an amazing memory, and high-functioning autism, while a 50-year old has a luxury car restoration business, a published book, and Asperger syndrome. Sam Debold received an early diagnosis and early intervention including speech therapy, music therapy, and a dairy-free diet. He started kindergarten on time and plays ice hockey on a team and loves the piano. John Elder Robison says that for "many years he felt there was something wrong with him, something that may never be fixed." A therapist friend showed him a book, which led him to his discovery that he had Asperger's. He has since written his own book on his journey with Asperger's: look me in the eye.

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The Motor Room Invites Sensory Integration

Jun 3, 2008

The Motor Room at Laurel Nokomis School's autistic unit in Sarasota, FL, is a sensory integration experience for kids with autism from Pre-K through 5th grade. Funds for the room and for increasing the student level through 8th grade were provided by the Tampa Bay Lightening hockey team. The room is padded floor to ceiling and is loaded with balls, trampolines, and tunnels. Teachers and aids work with students on lifelong skills, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

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