One-to-one fitness instruction with individuals and small groups

My goal is to educate those involved with the autism population on the many benefits of fitness for young individuals with autism. Self-efficacy, self-esteem, and socialization. I do not, however, make outrageous or unsubstantiated claims about what Autism Fitness Athletes will achieve. The one claim I do stand by is that Autism Fitness participants will, over time, learn to move better and have exposure to a therapeutic fitness experience.

-EC

Eric Chessen, M.S., YCS offers individual client sessions as well as group sessions in the Long Island and Queens, NY area. Availability is extremely limited. Please contact Eric@autismfitness.com to inquire about rates and scheduling.

Individual consultation sessions include:
- Mobility, flexibility, and focus activities developed specifically for each athlete
- Goal-oriented programming for sports or other extracurricular activities
- Inclusive programs for general targets (speech, tolerance of new/novel activities, social skills, etc.)
- Continued parent education for maintaining/progressing the program at home

Single consultation with full movement evaluation and home-based program is available in the NY metro area. Please contact for availability.

Consultations with parents and educators for developing integrated fitness programs

Eric Chessen, M.S., YCS, offers parent and educator training sessions both in person and via phone/email. Within the Long Island and Queens, NY area, in-home evaluation/consultation sessions can be scheduled for individuals ages 5-21. Distance consultations are also available.

In-home Consultation

- 45 minute movement skill evaluation
- Goal planning and strategies for home-based program
- Follow-up report with full Autism Fitness exercise program
- Continuing email support and program development

Cost for the In-home consultation package is $175. Please contact Eric@autismfitness.com for availability.

Educational Consultations

In our continuing mission to bring fitness and health into the lives of children and young individuals with autism, Eric Chessen, M.S., YCS offers consultations with schools and educational institutions. Consultations focus on promoting physical fitness in the classroom and adaptive physical education environment. Eric offers hourly rate consultations which include email overviews and exercise program templates. Full curriculum development services are also available. As each educational program varies, please contact Eric@autismfitness.com for rates/availability. Programs are fully customizable to the needs of any individual.

Your Options

1 Hour Consult $85.00 2 Hour Consult $170.00 3 Hour Consult $250.00

Phone Consultations

Those not in the NY Metro area can opt for a phone consultation with Eric Chessen. Phone consultations are 45 minutes or 90 minutes and individualized exercise programs are available. Email first to schedule a consultation date and time.

Your Options

45 min Session $75.00 90 min Session $130.00

Staff training on integrated fitness programs

Eric Chessen, M.S., YCS, offers comprehensive staff development courses for special educators, adaptive Physical Educators, and related service providers (Behavior Therapists,OT/PT, Speech). The curriculum focuses in integrating fitness and gross motor activities into the classroom or educational environment. Exercise and vigorous play are incredible (actually quite credible) modalities for optimizing the learning and therapeutic environment. Eric can provide on-site training for professionals who work with the ASD population. As each program is unique, please contact us via email, eric@autismfitness.com to discuss workshop and training options.

Staff and Professional trainings focus on:
- OVerview of fitness as related to young individuals with autism
- Strategies for developing fitness programs for individuals and groups
- The physical deficits common to children with ASD
- Developing an appropriate fitness program
- Regressions/progressions of activities
- Use of ABA as a teaching methodology for integrating exercise
- 1-to-1 and group fitness programs, differences and considerations