Session: Autism & Adapted Physical Activity (2010 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition (March 16-20, 2010))

Tuesday, March 16, 2010: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Convention Center: 117

AAPAR/Adapted Physical Activity Council

This session will cover four topics related to autism and physical activity.

A Walk Through the Autism Spectrum: Meeting Student Needs

Michelle Grenier, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, Ann J. Griffin, Grant Wood Area Education Agency, Cedar Rapids, IA, Patricia M. Yeaton, North Hampton School, Hampton, NH and Mary K. Brinker, Chicago Cooperative Public School System, Glen Ellyn, IL

Communication Strategies for the Non-verbal Communicator: Focus on Autism

Pamela Skogstad, Anchorage School District, Hope, AK

Autism: Oh, the Possibilities in Physical Education

Joann P. Judge, School District of Lancaster, New Holland, PA

Increasing Levels of Physical Activity in Children with Higher-Functioning Autism

Iva Obrusnikova¹, Shannon M. Whalen¹, Lauren M. Van Hise¹ and Stephen C. Goodwin², (1)University of Delaware, Newark, DE, (2)University of Delaware, Lincoln University, PA

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