David Gesalk, BS, CSCS, shares the Exercise Connection’s visual exercise program for people with autism and special needs. He underscores that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on exercise and offers simple body-based movements you can do at home. The speaker shares case studies demonstrating the impact of exercise on motor skills and speech, emphasizing a combination of physical movement and learning/therapy sessions. Gesalk shares a variety of simple physical exercises and their benefits and highlights the importance of incorporating visual strategies in daily movement routines. He closes with a Q&A.

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