Autism is a developmental disability, which usually begins before 3 years of age and is a life-long disability. The incidence of autism is approximately 1 out of every 150 births. Presently, there is no cure for autism. However, there are various treatment options to ameliorate the symptoms. Autism is a condition whose treatments are specifically excluded by some insurance companies.
Autistic Fitness Foundation will provide children healthy and productive environment.
Raise funds for Autistic Research
Provide funds for family’s who may not have insurance for treatment.
Promote daily physical activity with peers and parents/caretakers that promote self awareness and confidence in autistic children
Work with schools to help establish school nutrition standards
Provide nutritional education for parents of autistic children
Help involve parents in their children’s lives through extra curricular activities
Provide training for autistic children to lean martial arts boxing and gymnastics to develop motor skills and build confidence.
Provide parents with information to promote health awareness at home.
Work closely with autistic children to help them achieve a stable and healthy diet.
Provide a safe place where parents and their children can utilize our fitness facility together to promote good physical health and family time.
Develop a big brother big sister program to allow parents to receive some alone time with their spouses by providing a “big brother” and/or “big sister” to care for their child at the fitness facility.