Fitness picture books help youth with autism to exercise more frequently

• By: CDDACS
• On: 03/01/2021 09:40:47
• In: CDDACS News

While physical activity is important for everyone, research has shown people with developmental disabilities do not exercise as often as their typically developed peers.

In an effort to close this disparity, a researcher at the University of Missouri recently created fitness picture books that help youth with autism exercise more frequently while offering low-income families a simple resource for workout motivation when outdoor fitness equipment might not be accessible.  Read more here.