Learn about aquatic therapy programming for autistic individuals aimed at removing barriers to involvement and expanding recreation repertoire to build memories and experiences together in a community-based setting.
Handouts are online at: Aquatic Therapy for Indivdiuals with Autism
The speaker:
Jennifer Knott, CTRS, works to assist individuals with special needs in a community-based setting. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelors in Leisure Studies with Concentration in Recreation Therapy and a minor in Psychology and a member and Presenter at the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute. “In working with children, adults, and families with special needs, we recognize the the many barriers to recreation involvement. We strive to eliminate as many barriers as possible by designing inclusive, goal-driven, individualized, and meaningful recreation programs. We believe that recreation activities can assist people with special needs and families in expanding their recreation repertoire, memories, and experiences together.” She currently serves as the Executive Director of Rec2Connct located in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Take the knowledge quiz
Can’t see the quiz below? Take it online HERE
Pain, Sensory Issues and Autism
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday August 30, 2023 Presented by: Dr. Tami Bar-Shalita's research focuses on understanding sensory processing including pain as a predisposing factor or
Study investigates responses to pain in individuals with autism
A new study offers insights into the responses of adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to painful stimuli. Tseela Hoffman and colleagues investigated pain perception in 104 adults, 52 of whom
Exercise may help to lower levels of anxiety in autism
Anxiety is a very common issue for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and a new study from China suggests that vigorous exercise may help to reduce this problem. Hailin Li
Autismo y el Procesamiento Sensorial: Estrategias Prácticas para Usar en Casa
Printable handouts are available online HERE (.pdf) Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT, OT Reg (Ont.), discusses sensory processing strategies for home. She describes how atypical sensory processing affects lived experiences of
Live Q&A: Sensory Strategies at Home
Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT, OT, Reg. (Ont.), answers questions about sensory strategies for home. This recorded live question and answer session was a follow-up to our two-part series on brain and sensory processing
Lifestyle issues play role in shorter life expectancy
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have a shorter life expectancy than people in the general population, and a new study suggests that lifestyle issues play a large role in shortening