Episode 12 - Keeping Special Needs Kids Active

Marilyn (mom of a teen with cerebral palsy), Jessica (mom of a deaf daughter) and Vigya (mom of a girl with autism) talk about the unique challenges of raising active kids with disabilities. They share:

what they consider when choosing programs for their kids

what makes a program work for special needs kids

where to go for information and ideas

advice for families that live in smaller centres with fewer organized activities

Our moms also weigh in on recent online posts, including:

Karen Wang’s post, Important tips for working with a special needs child

Special needs children: 5 ways to help their physical literacy flourish by Jennifer Pinarski on ActiveForLife.com

Read the full transcript here. 

Get more tips, tools and inspiration for keeping kids moving at www.saskatchewaninmotion.ca.