My two year old daughter will be tested next week for Autism. I played softball for years and all through college always assuming my kids would follow. I was just talking to someone about softball and it hit me, if my daughter is Autistic will she be able to play sports with the other kids when she gets older? Is there a special league? While this sounds selfish, I'm new to this and questions are flowing out of me. Does anyone know or have an Autistic child playing sports?
2007-05-29 12:37:24 · 4 answers · asked by mykidsrcuter 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
This is a very tought subject,,i am in the same situation. My daughter who is 2 yrs old is very tempermantal. But we have to remember they are kids...my daughter is going to try ballet,,,i dont know how well she will do,,,if she does well i know we are moving in the right area,,,if not we will take her out of the class,,and just keep trying new things. They are kids and still love to do kid things. But it is just more difficult for them. My daugher isolates herself from kids and at times is sooo mean to be around. But i love her and want her to grow and experience things. There are a lot of "special needs"teams out there. ANd there are a lot of kids things they can do with coaches who are patient and willing to give a great kid a chance.
I have been down the road you are about to begin with the autisum,,,,keep pushing for answers.
there are times i just want to cry when i see how she acts around kids and people and new surrounds,,,but we keep helping her and trying new things.
2007-05-29 13:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you it is possible (not for everyone, but some can), and yes, some towns do have special leagues. For example, the next town over from me has a special league soccer team, its a mix of typical kids and special needs. My 4 year old son is autistic - at age 2, I couldn't imagine him playing any sports, but we just signed him up for soccer and he's doing great. Soccer is a nice one to start with, because its not super-structured. We also had my son take a class at a local Gymboree-type establishment, called "Sports Club for Kids" that was basically an introduction to several sports, like basketball, t-ball, soccer, hockey, etc. that he did very well in as well.
Anyways, bottom line is all kids are different, but wanted to give you hope that it can happen!! I wish you the best of luck!
2007-05-29 15:07:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many special nees kids play organised sports, there are leauges for special needs kids, but with early intervention she may be able to play with her peers on a regular team. Good luck
2007-05-29 12:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try swimming or horse riding therapy.
I would offer more info ........but You didn't mention whether she was verbal or non verbal.
2007-05-30 04:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by Q. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋