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Therapeutic Recreation
Adaptive Sports and Creative Art programs for the Special Needs community, grounded in the principles and techniques of Therapeutic Recreation.
RESPECT, SUPPORT, CHALLENGE

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    Respect

    To acknowledge and appreciate each person’s dignity and diversity and to value them as we wish to be valued ourselves.

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    Support

    To offer tangible, informational and emotional support to those who need it, and to provide energy and empathy in every interaction.

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    Challenge

    To recognize the uniqueness of each person, and to challenge each person to progress, to grow and to develop.

"We are sun and moon, dear friend; we are sea and land. It is not our purpose to become each other; it is to recognize each other, to learn to see the other and honor him for what he is"

~ Herman Hesse (Narcissus and Goldmund)

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Offering opportunities for personal growth.

Our programs are adapted to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. This is a learning environment where we encourage self-expression, and instill confidence through social interaction and making friends. While these programs encourage a fun environment, our mission is to significantly improve the overall quality of life of our participants.

Exercising and Autism
May 8, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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Exercise has amazing health benefits for everyone but it can be especially helpful for autistic people. That's because it helps them carry out everyday tasks and allows them to live more independently. In the autism population, it is very common to see deficits in primary foundational movements, like squatting, pushing, pulling and carrying. This is largely due to differences in neuromuscular functioning.

However, following a regular exercise routine helps build skills for functionally sound movement and can help prevent disability in the future. Additionally, working out has brain benefits for those with autism. Exercise improves cognitive function, making it easier to retain information and maintain attention span.