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Aside from swimming, I have not been able to identify a recreational activity for my 6yo ASD son who is nonverbal also and had ADHD that makes it challenging for him to learn tasks. No luck with soccer, horse riding, etc. he just runs off. He is not yet water safe, but enjoys being in water. I was just wondering if anyone might have any suggestions?

posted July 26, 2016
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My son is not completely non-verbal, he can communicate his needs and wants in either full sentences, or phrases, but also has ADHD. We first started taking him to MyGym (a gym for kids with different locations) with his ABA aide and very recently began private gymnastics lessons with an ABA trained coach. He loves it and is more inclined to focus and follow directions, because it is a desired activity.

Here is a link to the MyGym website to look up locations near you.
http://www.mygym.com/locations

posted July 26, 2016
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We had an autism bowling league and my daughter loved it. Some of the parents did have issues with kids running, but most really enjoyed it.

posted July 26, 2016
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Martial arts?

posted July 26, 2016
A MyAutismTeam Member

What about a bike ride or walk through a trail or a picnic in the park. Try feeding ducks, children's library we do crafts a sprinkler out back.

posted July 26, 2016
A MyAutismTeam Member

my daughter also loves playing in the sand. She also loves her sidewalk chalk, and has become very interested in painting. I bought her huge I mean huge paper and she paints with obviously washable and it is the second longest activity she will do other than splash parks

posted August 30, 2016

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