The programme consists of 19 movement skills which can be learnt in any order. There is also a video of a stretching routine which should be practiced before and after each session. Stretches are particularly chosen because of their proprioceptive/grounding input effective for individuals with autism. The ideal routine for delivering the programme is as follows:
The key to the successful running of the programme is to ensure the frequency, intensity and duration of each session is maintained. The more often each skill is practiced, the greater the chance of refining the skill and ensuring permanent learning takes place.
Wild Atlantic Way ASD Run 2019: Anascaul to Dingle. Today dawned bright and sunny. I drove back to my starting point in Anascaul and parked up. It was a clear day with a hint of chill still in the air. I headed back along the road from whence I’d come. It was quiet, save for…
DetailsWild Atlantic Way ASD Run: Day 21: Dingle to Dún Chaoin. I awoke and hit the road early this morning. The sun was shining, birds were singing and it was great to be alive. I took myself out of Dingle toward Ceann Trá. There’s always something spiritual about connecting with nature on a Sunday morning.…
DetailsWild Atlantic Way ASD Run 2019: Anascaul to Dingle. Today dawned bright and sunny. I drove back to my starting point in Anascaul and parked up. It was a clear day with a hint of chill still in the air. I headed back along the road from whence I’d come. It was quiet, save for…
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This is a practical guide on how to teach and assess fundamental movement skill (FMS) acquisition for children and adults with autism. The book explores basic skills of movement and how to observe and develop FMS in children and adults with autism, as well as how to implement a programme for individuals to guide their…
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https://habipay.com/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Autism-Stretches-and-Pilates.mp4 Here are a series of appropriate stretches to use before and after practicing Fundamental Movement Skills.
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Balancebeam.mp4 Identifying Features Can walk a stepperAlternative stepping actionEyes focus beyond stepperBoth arms used to aid balanceAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show me walking fastShow me walking slowWhat is the girl moving?The girl is moving her … What colour is the stepper?The girl is moving her … What shape…
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BallBouncing.mp4 Identifying Features Feet placed in narrow strike position, with opposite foot forwardSlight forward trunk leanBall held waist highBall pushed toward ground, with follow-through of arm, wrist and fingersControlled force of downward thrustRepeated contact and pushing action initiated from fingertipsVisual monitoring unnecessaryControlled dribblingAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show me…
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BallRolling.mp4 Identifying Features Stride stanceSlight hip rotation and trunk lean forwardPronounced knee bendForward swing with weight transferred from rear to forward footRelease at knee level or belowEyes are on target throughoutAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show me bouncing hardShow me bouncing softWhat is the girl moving?The girl is moving…
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Catching.mp4 Identifying Features No avoidance reactionEyes follow ball into handsArms are held relaxed at sides, and forearms are held in front of bodyArms give on contact to absorb force of the ballArms adjust to flight of ballThumbs are held in opposition to each otherHands grasp ball in a well-timed, simultaneous motionFingers grasp more effectivelyAdditional Learning…
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Dodging.mp4 Identifying Features Knees bent, slight trunk lean forwardFluid directional changes, performs well in all directionsHead and shoulders fakeGood lateral movementAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show me dodging fastShow me dodging slowShow me dodging leftShow me dodging rightWhat is the girl moving?The girl is moving her … What colour…
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ForwardRoll.mp4 Identifying Features Head leads actionBack of head touches surface lightlyBody remains in tight cArms aid in force productionMomentum returns student to starting position.Additional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show me rolling fastShow me rolling slowWhat is the girl moving?The girl is moving her …
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hoping.mp4 Identifying Features Non-support leg flexed at 90 degrees or lessBody leanSwinging action of non-support legArms move rhythmicallyArms used for force productionAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show me fastShow me slowWhat is the girl moving?The girl is moving her …
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Jumpingfromheight.mp4 Identifying Features Two footed take-offControlled flight phaseBoth arms used to control balance as neededFeet contact lower surface simultaneously, with toes touching firstFeet land shoulder width apartFlexion at knees and hipAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show me jumping downShow me jumping upWhat is the girl moving?The girl is moving…
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Kicking.mp4 Identifying Features Arms swing in opposition to each other during kicking actionTrunk bends at waist during follow-throughMovement of kicking leg is initiated at the hipSupport leg bends slightly on contactLength of leg swing increasesFollow-through is highApproach to the ball is from either a run or leapAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl…
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Leaping.mp4 Identifying Features Relaxed rhythmical actionForceful extension of take-off legDefinite forward trunk leanDefinite arm oppositionFull extension of legs during flightAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. What is the girl moving?The girl is moving her …
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Overarmthrow.mp4 Identifying Features Arm is swung backward in preparationOpposite elbow is raised for balanceThrowing elbow moves forward horizontally as it extendsTrunk markedly rotates to throwing side during preparatory actionThrowing shoulder drops slightlyDefinite rotation through hips, legs, spine, and shoulders during throwWeight during preparatory movement is on rear footAs weight is shifted, there is a step…
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Running.mp4 Identifying Features Stride length at maximumSpeed fastDefinite flight phaseExtension of support legRecovery thigh parallel to the groundArms swing vertically in opposition to the legsAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show me fastShow me slowWhat is the girl moving?The girl is moving her …
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Skipping.mp4 Identifying Features Rhythmical weight transfer throughoutRhythmical use of armsLow vertical lift on hopToe first landingAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show me fastShow me slowWhat is the girl moving?The girl is moving her …
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Sliding.mp4 Identifying Features Smooth, rhythmical actionTrailing leg lands adjacent to or behind lead legLow flight patternHeel-toe contact combinationArms not needed for balanceAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show me sliding to the rightShow me sliding to the leftWhat is the girl moving?The girl is moving her …
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http://fiontair.ie/getautismactive/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Striking.mp4 Identifying Features Trunk turns to side in anticipation of tossed ballWeight shifts to back footHips rotateWeight shifts to forward foot occurs while object is still moving backwardStriking occurs in a long, full arc in a horizontal patternWeight shifts to forward foot at contactAdditional Learning Opportunities What is the girl doing?The girl is ……. Show…
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