& Body Awareness
Fitness4ALL is dedicated to empowering children and adults with Autism, ages 4+, through physical fitness, sports, and games. We believe in the power of movement to build confidence, promote well-being, and create meaningful connections.
Practices & Strategies
We incorporate a variety of BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES to encourage proactive coping skills, ensuring a supportive and adaptive learning environment. Some of these strategies include: Positive Behavioral Strategies, Limiting Distractions and Transition Development. By integrating these techniques, we provide individuals with multiple opportunities to develop fitness, sports, and game fundamentals in a way that meets their unique needs—even in a group setting. While Fitness4ALL is not a physical or occupational therapy program, many of our PRACTICES are thoughtfully infused with therapeutic elements to enhance each participant’s experience and success. We implement STRATEGIES supported by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists. These evidence-based approaches provide positive behavioral and communication supports, helping individuals reach their highest potential.
Our programs focus on developing essential skills such as body and spatial awareness, social interaction, and independent living. We believe in the importance of family and caretaker involvement, providing guidance on how to adapt and modify activities to best support each individual’s needs. At Fitness4ALL, we strive to foster confidence, independence, and meaningful social connections through engaging fitness activities, sports, and games. Our ultimate goal is to create a more inclusive and supportive environment where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Service & Activities Offered
During the sessions the activities go beyond physical concepts and dive into developing and reinforcing critical thinking skills, troubleshooting, developing the ability to follow one-two or multiple step directions and encourage communication and language skills.
Individual Sessions (1:1) Include:
✅ Sports-Specific Training: Racket Sports, Soccer, Baseball (Throwing/Catching), Basketball, Hockey, Golf, Volleying Sports
✅ Fitness Development: Treadmill Training, Core Strength Exercises, Agility Ladder Drills, Resistance Band and Rope Exercises
✅ Motor Skill Development: Gross and Fine Motor Skills, Hand-Eye and Foot-Eye Coordination, Reaction Time Enhancement
✅ Specialized Skills Training:
- Learn to Roller Skate or Inline Skate (Helmet Required)
- Learn to Ride a Bike (Helmet Required)
- Ride a Standing Scooter (Two or Three-Wheel) (Helmet Required)
Group Sessions (Minimum of Three Participants per Group)
Social Skills Through Fitness, Sports, and Games
Our group sessions provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children with neurodiversity. Designed to promote socialization, teamwork, and communication skills, this program encourages participants to learn, play, and interact with others in a structured and supportive setting.
Group Formation Process:
Each group is carefully created based on multiple factors, including:
✅ Parental/Guardian input on their child’s needs and goals
✅ Developmental needs
✅ Age compatibility
✅ Communication abilities
To support a smooth transition and foster independence, we encourage one family member—such as a parent, sibling (age and developmentally appropriate), or grandparent—to participate in the sessions. As confidence and skills grow, family involvement will gradually fade to promote independence.
Social Groups – Fitness, Sports, and Games
Building friendships, teamwork, and confidence through movement, play, and shared experiences.