Trampolining therapy for Autism

Trampolining is a useful therapy for autism provides an aerobic activity which  gives them a way to exercise and burn in a non-threatening manner where all movements can be performed at their own pace.

In addition to this trampolining helps build muscle tone and improve coordination. Trampoline therapy has been shown to reduce stereotypic behaviors in kids with autism and enhance their attention.

Trampolining is also great as it can be an individual activity thar is performed in a group setting. This means it allows for parallel play (where kids are adjacent to each other but do not try to influence one another’s behavior), which is often preferred by kids with autism. This parallel play allows kids and adults with autism to take part in physical activity with others, without any stresses of competition, free of complicated rules, all the while avoiding direct contact with other individuals.

trampolines can also provide help improve educational attention as well as sensory organization and centering, according to an article in the National Library of Medicine, 

My brother Jacob (with Autism) loves the feel of bouncing on a trampoline, he will say “ trampoline” and loves to listen to music while bouncing on it. You can ask local trampoline places if they do an Autism trampolining session, with most trampoline centers offering this service. 

https://launchtrampolinepark.com/fitness/benefits-of-a-trampoline-exercise-class-for-kids-adults

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