Young athleats
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Special Olympics young athlete programs help families of children with disabilities successfully adapt by teaching foundational skills like walking, running, and balance which improve coordination and self-confidence in the athletes. These programs also introduce sports and prepare athletes for future training and competition while providing families opportunities to support their children and learn about Special Olympics resources.
Young athleats
- 1. Lubna Nawaz Engaging Families of Young Athletes
- 2. Agenda Family Adaptation. Programs that can improved outcomes for all. Benefits.
- 3. Family Adaptation Having a child with a disability forces families to make adjustment in all aspect of life. A primary goal of young athlete programs is to help parents successfully adapt. Expecting programs to demonstrate benefit for families. Using SOP as the foundation for all that we do.
- 4. PROGRAMS Foundational Skills Walking and Running Balance and Jumping Trapping and Catching Throwing Striking Kicking Advanced Skills (e.g., Dribbling, Punting)
- 5. Improved coordination and strength Increased self-confidence and awareness of self- worth Introduction to sport and preparation for training and competition Benefits For Athletes Provides opportunity to share in the success of their future athlete Introduction to resources, programs, and support available through Special Olympics Benefits to Families
Editor's Notes
- Many parents of children with special needs recommend connecting with other parents whose children have intellectual disabilitiesYoull find comfort and support in talking to other parents who understand what youre going through. Another parent of a special needs child especially one with more experience can also provide you with helpful information and advice. So join Family Support Network.
- young Athletes is a unique sport and play program for children with intellectual disabilities. The focus is on fun activities that are important to mental and physicalgrowth.Children ages 2 1/2 to 7 enjoy games and activities that develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Young Athletes is an early introduction to sports and to the world of Special Olympics. The childrenlearn newthings, play andhave lots of fun!