KARATE
Karate is an activity that is beneficial for all children, because it is a total-body workout that also requires focus and concentration. Karate is especially beneficial for children on the Autism Spectrum because it addresses common problem areas for them, such as:
- Balance, strength, and coordination
- Sensory awareness and integration
- Ritualized/self-stimulatory behaviors
- Attention/hyperactivity
- Socialization skills
- Impulse control
- Self-confidence
Karate addresses these areas through physical exercises, breathing exercises, structured group activities, structured partner activities, verbal encouragement and positive reinforcement and facilitating a sense of discipline and self-control.
Courtesy of Barry Mangione, White Plains, NY, (914) 494-7524
barryci@hotmail.com, www.challengekarate.com
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