| How can you identify the best sport for your autistic | | | | people. |
| child? Of course, it should be an activity that your kid | | | | 4 - Biking. Riding a bike can be hard for autistic kids |
| excels at and enjoys. It's true that autism weakens | | | | mainly because balance doesn't come to them |
| your child's ability to interact and that can have a | | | | naturally. Once your kid is able to master the skill |
| negative impact on sports. So what is your best | | | | though, bike riding is a wonderful way to have fun |
| resort? Individual sports. | | | | outdoors. This activity may be enjoyed individually, or |
| Here are top activities that most children with autism | | | | as a group. |
| find enjoyable: | | | | 5 - Bowling. This activity is enjoyable for lots of kids |
| 1 - Swimming. This is a great sport for a lot of people, | | | | with autism, although the environment in bowling alleys |
| and that includes kids with autism. Even if your child | | | | is loud. Probably it's the cycle, the repetition. He has to |
| finds it hard to handle a ball, he can do well with normal | | | | bowl twice, then sit down. Or possibly it's the pleasure |
| water play. He may even take part in a team because | | | | of watching the pins crash down. |
| swim team members compete as an individual. | | | | 6 - Everyday activities. If you want your child to |
| 2 - Track. Children with autism may find track and field | | | | engage in team sports, a great way to begin is playing |
| as a wonderful outlet. This activity does not require | | | | together just for enjoyment. Learn to skate, toss a ball |
| much verbal communication skills than other team | | | | back and forth, or shoot baskets. This will also do |
| sports. Children who do extremely well at track are | | | | wonders for his social and physical abilities. It is also |
| valued members of the team. | | | | pave more opportunities to bond with your kid. |
| 3 - Horseback riding. This is a costly sport, but is | | | | 7 - Hockey. Yes, ice hockey is enjoyed by lots of |
| excellent for children with autism. A lot of children with | | | | children with autism and you can check out a video |
| autism ride horses as a form of therapeutic activity. | | | | about a Washington DC hockey team here. |
| Autistic kids communicate with animals better than | | | | |