SPECIAL NEEDS CLASS
"SPECIAL EDUCATION IN A GYMNASTICS WORLD" Welcomes that special person in us all.
Gymnastics World has a special place and program for all children with special needs. We provide an indoor home base for nurturing and therapy movement under our world class facility and instructors.
What are the benefits of sports activities for children with special needs?
Sports, especially fundamental and movement education based sports like gymnastics, provide tremendous benefits for all children.
Physical education can considerably improve the lifestyle of a disabled child and is highly recommended.
Sports programs help control obesity, promote active habits, increase a child's self image and social skills, and increase motivation.
Physical activity along with support, rewards, and interaction can be very benficial to children with special needs and their families.
Gymnastics World may be a tremendous resource for children with disabilities. At the discretion of the instructor and our director special safety considerations may be implemented for each individual participant.
Our Director of the Special Education Program, Darryl Thompson brings 23 years of gymnastics coaching experience, a degree in P.E, USAG professional member, Safety & First Aid certified, U-100 diploma, CPR certifications, NCS background checked, and is continuing education in the field of child development and psychology.
Each student is individually evaluated and assessed. Programs are designed to look at the whole child in context of themselves and their family.
Assessment: children will be assessed to ascertain their level of function such as:
1) Motor Planning
2) Organizational Behaviors
3) Sensory Integration: Tactile. Proprioceptive, Vestibular, Visual and Auditory.
For best results and improvement it is recommended that students take classes between 2-3 times per week.
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