Body and Brain: Autism and Kinesiology
09/05/24 • 33 min
Dr. Martin Block explains the importance of inclusion in physical education and sports for children and adults with autism and other disabilities. Dr. Block is Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Virginia, where he directs the Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities (KID) program.
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Dr. Martin Block explains the importance of inclusion in physical education and sports for children and adults with autism and other disabilities. Dr. Block is Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Virginia, where he directs the Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities (KID) program.
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Autism Annex: The STAR Autism Support Podcast - Body and Brain: Autism and Kinesiology
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00:00:01 Johnandrew Slominski
Hi everyone—welcome to this episode of the Autism Annex podcast. I'm Johnandrew Slominski, and I'm glad you're with us. Earlier this year, we explored occupational therapy for children on the autism spectrum over the course of two episodes. First I spoke with Kaleen, whose son Dominic has autism, about their family’s experience with OT, and I had a conversation with Kristen Wittmayer, Dominic's occupational therapist.
00:00:33 Johnandrew Slominsk
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