{"product_id":"active-games-for-children-on-the-autism-spectrum-1","title":"Active Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum","description":"Every school wants to be inclusive. But often children on the autism spectrum are left behind when it comes to participating in physical education and becoming physically literate-in part because many physical educators feel unprepared to include children on the spectrum in class activities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThat’s where \u003ci\u003eActive Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum\u003c\/i\u003e comes in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheoretical Framework, Games, and Lesson Plans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis text provides both the adaptive framework teachers need and more than 80 games to help children on the spectrum take part in physical activity, learn from games, and enjoy being active.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond the framework and games, the book will help physical educators, parents and caregivers, and others develop the courage, competence, and confidence they need to teach and help children on the autism spectrum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eActive Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum\u003c\/i\u003e offers\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean exploration of the ABCs of physical literacy (agility, balance, coordination, and speed);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebreakdowns of 16 specific skills, including fundamental movement skills, bike riding, skateboarding or scootering, swimming, and ice skating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 games to practice the ABCs and skills;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 single equipment games using Hula-Hoops, bean bags, scarves, rubber balls, gator balls, and racquets and balloons;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 lesson plans for target games, net and wall games, striking and fielding games, and invasion games using the Teaching Games for Understanding approach;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 bonus games to practice what is learned in the lessons;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 warm-up and sport skill games;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 warm-up games to be used in an inclusive class; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 sample home or gym fitness program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGames Are Easy to Use and Purposeful\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe games are easy to use, with clear instruction on how to effectively teach movement skills to all students, including those on the spectrum. The games are active, enjoyable, and imbued with purpose. They are accessible to anyone working with children on the autism spectrum in school, at home, or in other settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Sets This Book Apart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat sets this text apart from similar books is its wealth of theoretical and practical content beyond the games. Its focus on physical activity, wellness, health, inclusion, and physical literacy in a wide variety of environments, along with its foundational content, makes \u003ci\u003eActive Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum\u003c\/i\u003e highly valuable to both experienced and inexperienced teachers, as well as parents and others working with children with autism. Chapters on physical literacy, adapting physical activity, planning, movement skills, community, family and friends, and fitness create a well-rounded, thorough exploration of how to help children on the spectrum enjoy the benefits of physical education and an active lifestyle. In doing so, these children can enhance their health, improve their motor skills, and strengthen their social skills.","brand":"Erin Bennett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541586083989,"sku":"9781718217188","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781718217188.jpg?v=1783405485","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/active-games-for-children-on-the-autism-spectrum-1","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}