Movement in autism

Children with autism generally participate in sports less than other children. They do not always enjoy sports—or everything that goes with it. Problems with social interaction, very limited interests, intellectual disabilities, hypersensitivity, fear of new things, resistance to change, etc., are often major obstacles to engaging in sports, and especially to participating in organized and team sports.

Due to problems with motor skills, coordination, and balance, you may also have difficulty with certain movements, postures, and techniques, making many sports a challenge.

Still, it is absolutely worth it to become more physically active. In the short term, exercise can give you a better sense of self, but in the long term, it can effectively help improve the overall autistic condition (Srinivasan SM, 2014; Sefen JAN, 2020). Physical activity is indeed a very versatile ‘medicine’ for body and mind.

References

Sefen JAN, Al-Salmi S, Shaikh Z, et al. Beneficial Use and Potential Effectiveness of Physical Activity in Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder. Front Behav Neurosci. 2020 Oct 22;14:587560. doi: 10.3389/fnbeh.2020.587560. PMID: 33192368; PMCID: PMC7642468.
Srinivasan SM, Pescatello LS, Bhat AN. Current perspectives on physical activity and exercise recommendations for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Phys Ther. 2014 Jun;94(6):875-89. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130157. Epub 2014 Feb 13. PMID: 24525861; PMCID: PMC4040426.

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