Special Needs Gymnastics
Special Needs Private Lessons offered with Coach Kristin!
How does NLGA make this happen?
-Patience and understanding
-Modifying activities & equipment
-Creating different communication strategies
-Finding the least restrictive environment
What does NLGA offer your child?
-Opportunity to improve physical abilities, balance, coordination, strength, endurance & flexibility
-Environment to practice and learn social skills
-A place to build confidence
The benefits of Sports Activities for Children with Special Needs:
Sports, especially fundamental and movement education based sports like gymnastics provide tremendous benefits for children with special needs. Physical education programs can considerably improve the lifestyle of a disabled child and are highly recommended. These programs may help control obesity, promote activeness, increase a child’s self-image and social skills, and increase motivation. The physical activity along with support, rewards, and interaction with others can be very helpful to these children and their families.
Physical Improvements:
Children suffering from cognitive disabilities are most likely going to suffer from physical impairments as well. These children have substantial problems with motor skills in areas such as hopping, skipping, and jumping. Involvement in gymnastics can help these individuals develop fundamental motor and physical fitness skills.
Self-Esteem:
Developing a sense of self-esteem and confidence is an extremely important part of special education. These children need to be involved in environments where they feel that they are contributing successfully to a group. Their abilities in all other skill areas will improve as a result of a positive self-image and confidence.
Cognitive Benefits:
The hands-on aspect of sports leads to cognitive skill improvement in children with disabilities and allows them to discover and access strengths that cannot be challenged in the traditional classroom setting. The inherent structure of sport, with its organization and rules, can be used as a learning tool for introducing and practicing self regulation and decision making skills. Additionally, children can learn verbal communication and interaction with peers through involvement in sport. Disabilities may include:
-ADD/ADHD
-Autism Spectrum Disorders
-Blind/Vision Impaired
-Cerebral Palsy
-Deaf/Hearing Impaired
-Developmental Disabilities/Mental
-Retardation
-Downs Syndrome
-Epilepsy
-Feeding issues
-Mitochondrial Disorders
-Sensory Integration Disorder
-Speech Disorders
-Spinal Bifida
How does NLGA make this happen?
-Patience and understanding
-Modifying activities & equipment
-Creating different communication strategies
-Finding the least restrictive environment
What does NLGA offer your child?
-Opportunity to improve physical abilities, balance, coordination, strength, endurance & flexibility
-Environment to practice and learn social skills
-A place to build confidence
The benefits of Sports Activities for Children with Special Needs:
Sports, especially fundamental and movement education based sports like gymnastics provide tremendous benefits for children with special needs. Physical education programs can considerably improve the lifestyle of a disabled child and are highly recommended. These programs may help control obesity, promote activeness, increase a child’s self-image and social skills, and increase motivation. The physical activity along with support, rewards, and interaction with others can be very helpful to these children and their families.
Physical Improvements:
Children suffering from cognitive disabilities are most likely going to suffer from physical impairments as well. These children have substantial problems with motor skills in areas such as hopping, skipping, and jumping. Involvement in gymnastics can help these individuals develop fundamental motor and physical fitness skills.
Self-Esteem:
Developing a sense of self-esteem and confidence is an extremely important part of special education. These children need to be involved in environments where they feel that they are contributing successfully to a group. Their abilities in all other skill areas will improve as a result of a positive self-image and confidence.
Cognitive Benefits:
The hands-on aspect of sports leads to cognitive skill improvement in children with disabilities and allows them to discover and access strengths that cannot be challenged in the traditional classroom setting. The inherent structure of sport, with its organization and rules, can be used as a learning tool for introducing and practicing self regulation and decision making skills. Additionally, children can learn verbal communication and interaction with peers through involvement in sport. Disabilities may include:
-ADD/ADHD
-Autism Spectrum Disorders
-Blind/Vision Impaired
-Cerebral Palsy
-Deaf/Hearing Impaired
-Developmental Disabilities/Mental
-Retardation
-Downs Syndrome
-Epilepsy
-Feeding issues
-Mitochondrial Disorders
-Sensory Integration Disorder
-Speech Disorders
-Spinal Bifida