How can a parent get ASD child more active?

Autism + activity is an effective combination

If your child has been diagnosed with autism, you know that it’s a life-changing experience. It can be difficult to find the right balance between managing your child’s unique needs and helping them grow into their full potential. If at all possible, getting more active is one of the best things you can do for your child—and one of the easiest!

There are many benefits to physical activity for children on the spectrum:

• Physical activity helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in children with ASD.
• Active play builds social skills in children with autism by encouraging interaction between them (and their parents).
• Children who participate in physical activities tend to develop better verbal communication skills faster than those who do not engage as much socially during playtime activities such as sports or running around outside together as a family unit instead of just sitting inside watching TV all day long without moving around much at all during off-hours when no one else might be home yet either unless they’re working night shift jobs themselves so then maybe nobody gets any sleep at all because there’s always something going on somewhere else so nobody knows what time it really is anymore unless someone remembers something important like birthdays which happen once every year sometimes twice if they fall close enough together like Christmas Eve morning followed closely by New Year’s Eve night where everything happened exactly backwards from its usual order but this

Create consistency to keep up the exercise momentum.

• To keep up the exercise momentum, create consistency by finding a time of day that works for your child and sticking to it.
• Make sure they have enough time to transition between activities. For example, if they are playing outside and you want them to go running with you, take them inside first so they can change into their workout clothes or shoes. This way they don’t feel rushed or stressed out and may be more likely to participate when it’s time!
• Let them know what is expected of them before physically moving into the new activity (i.e., “we’re going on a walk”) so there are no surprises or confusion about how long things will last.
• If necessary, let them warm up first by doing some light stretches or walking around before beginning any more vigorous workouts like ball games where sudden stops could cause injuries if done too quickly without warming up beforehand

Don’t let weather stop the workout.

The weather isn’t always conducive to a good workout, but there are plenty of ways to stay active indoors. Here are some ideas:

• Play tag with your child inside the house. If you’ve got a large space, try racing each other through it while calling out “Tag! You’re it!” This works especially well if your child is a runner or jumper who likes to move around quickly, as they’ll be able to run even more than usual during games of tag.
• Have your child color in coloring books while sitting on an exercise ball (or chair). This can help develop both fine motor skills and focus on one activity for a long period of time, both essential for children with ASD. It’s also a good way for parents and siblings to join in on the fun!
• Pick up some musical instruments together (like drums or guitars) and play them together as loud as possible—and don’t worry about disturbing others in the household or living area! Music is known for improving moods; so as long as everyone’s having fun together, no one will mind how much noise there may be coming from behind closed doors at times like these!

Find equipment made for special needs children.

As a parent, you’ve probably already considered this question. It’s important to find equipment made for special needs children. Some options include:

• A trampoline that has a safety wall and low-impact foam underneath the mat
• A weighted vest or pull-up bar for high energy kids
• Swings and other play equipment that can tolerate rough handling from children who are overactive or have sensory processing disorder (SPD)

If your child has SPD, look for swings with rounded edges to avoid injury if they hit it hard enough. You should also check the quality of construction—the swing should be sturdy enough to handle jumping on it or hanging from it without breaking apart.

Use home equipment to avoid gym germs.

As a parent, you can do a lot of things to get your child more active. One of the simplest ways is to encourage them to start exercising at home. If you have a fitness center membership or other equipment for home workouts, this might be easy enough for them to do on their own. However, if you don’t have any gym equipment and can’t afford it right now (or ever), consider these alternatives:

• Jump rope – This one requires no setup beyond buying the rope! Set aside some time each day where your child simply has to jump rope as many times as they can until they feel tired or bored with it. Be sure they’re wearing good shoes that aren’t too small (or too big) so their feet won’t hurt while jumping and jumping hard enough that the rope whips around quickly but gently so there’s no danger of tripping over it (and falling down).
• Resistance bands – You can get basic resistance bands for under $15 at most sporting goods stores these days; just make sure that whatever size you buy fits around both arms comfortably without cutting off circulation when stretched tightly during exercise motions like squats or lunges (if using these types of exercises). Your child should be able to find dozens upon dozens of exercises online if interested in trying some new ones out!

Teach your child that exercise is fun.

One of the most important aspects of getting your child to exercise is making sure that it’s fun for them. Try to include activities that interest your child, even if they aren’t heavily related to physical fitness. If you can make exercise seem more like a game than a chore, your child will be much more likely to participate in it regularly and look forward to doing so. Exercise doesn’t have to be all work; try including music, competitions with other kids or family members, rewards at the end (like stickers), and anything else that makes exercising fun!

Enlist family and friends for help and companionship.

You will also want to enlist the help of family and friends. This can be done by asking for a favor, or by offering one in return. For example, if you ask your neighbor to take an afternoon walk with your child, offer to babysit their dog while they are away at work. Or maybe have them watch your child on Saturday so that you can run errands all day! There are endless options here! Just remember that the important thing is that you get others involved with your child’s wellbeing.

You can start your child on a path toward a lifelong healthy lifestyle by helping them develop healthy practices now.

As a parent, you can start your child on a path toward a lifelong healthy lifestyle by helping them develop healthy practices now.

It’s never too early to start! Many people think that children will only be active if they have an athletic disposition or are involved in sports. Actually, it’s much simpler than that: kids will get the most out of exercise when it is fun. So how do you make fitness fun? The key is to make sure that whatever activity you choose for them, whether it’s riding bikes around the neighborhood with friends or going for walks after dinner every night, gives your child something positive to look forward to each day.

You may already know that exercise improves physical health and mental well-being—but did you know how important it is for developing social skills as well? When kids play with their peers outdoors instead of sitting inside all day playing video games on their smartphones (which should still be limited), they’re able to interact more naturally in real life situations where they might otherwise feel awkward because no one else knows what they’re talking about online! It also helps kids learn valuable communication skills such as listening without interrupting or waiting patiently while another person finishes speaking before making comments themselves.”