Anna Woods

Youth with neurodivergent disorders, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome, often display disruptive behavior that trainers need to learn to manage. Learn more about antecedents, behaviors and appropriate responses.

Training clients who have autism spectrum disorder can be challenging, yet rewarding. Read expert insights on autism and exercise, and how a sense of play can motivate and inspire.

Working with any new client requires you to exercise your intuition, creativity, knowledge and understanding to accommodate their individual needs and to help them get results. These skills are even more important when working with clients who have cognitive delays or developmental challenges. Here are three common scenarios you might encounter when working with clients with cognitive impairments and how to best respond to reduce frustrations and anxiety to keep your sessions on track.

Many gym owners and health and exercise professionals are working to find ways to provide programming and an environment that best meet the needs of people on the autism spectrum. This article examines some of the challenges specific to training clients who have autism, and offers recommendations based on the author’s years of experience working with this clientele.

Have you ever considered training clients who have Down Syndrome? From communication tips to developing powerful motivators, this article and accompanying videos cover how to effectively train individuals with Down Syndrome and how you can make a significant impact on the health and well-being of this underserved population.