Samurai Karate Studio in South Carolina has added a martial arts curriculum for students with autism. Sensei Chris Feldt was encouraged to add the classes because one of his adult students has a son with autism who took interest in karate. An applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapist helped Feldt develop a curriculum that includes exercise and social skills. Feldt explains that martial arts is "about learning self discipline, focus and concentration and I do not believe we should treat our Autistic children any differently. Lastly, we hope that these classes will provide a social setting for these children to meet and have fun with other children."









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Martial Arts Therapy
Mar 4, 2009 by AnonymousLisa Chin is the owner/founder of Fireflies in NY City - it is a martial arts therapy center for children with special needs.