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.
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The Family Fitness Program in Garden City, Long Island
This is a program for individuals with ASD and family members to get fit, healthier, and socialize while performing fun fitness activities that are:
-Safe
- Will actually get you stronger, more stable, and moving better
- Can be performed by any individual at any level of ability
- Will enhance motor functioning
- May lead to exercise being reinforcing and something you (and your family) WANT to do
Each class is led by Autism Fitness Founder Eric Chessen and spaces are LIMITED to 8 family spots each week.
Time: Saturdays @ 11:30am*
Location: Professional Athletic Performance Center, 645 Stewart Ave, Garden City NY
*Subject to scheduling changes
Each class is $60/family. For availability or questions, contact Eric@autismfitness.com with “Family Fitness NY” in the subject line.
