Research studies continue to reveal that exercise may positively affect both health and other challenges of those with autism. As further evidence, it was noted in a conference presentation on the National Survey of Autism Treatment Effectiveness that surveyed parents of children with autism rated exercise as a top treatment for their children.
Training people with autism requires using the same tools and protocols that have been successfully implemented in the classroom but rarely make it to the gym. To do this effectively, fitness professionals must be educated on how to implement these evidence-based practices.
ACSM and Exercise Connection are proud to now offer an updated Autism Exercise Specialist Course and corresponding Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate®, up to date with the latest professional standards and practices.
By completing this new course and earning the specialty certificate, you will educate yourself and expand your skillset on the role of exercise, the use of inclusive practices and effective exercise programming for people with autism.
Get ready to make a profound impact with the Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate®.
ACSM member price: $519
Non-member price: $649
1 CEC
Learn visual strategies, exercises and structured routines so you can make a difference for those in your community.
This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
