An ability to participate in your daily activities is just as important to us as are your abilities to communicate. The SpeakEZ Fitness program is designed and implemented by SLPs who are certified in training individuals with an autism spectrum disorder to improve strength, coordination, and motivation. Not only that, but we provide opportunities to work on social language abilities interacting with individuals in a functional movement setting!

How does physical activity contribute to learning?

It is well known that physical activity benefits overall mental and physical health, physical appearance, confidence and self-esteem, and generally increases longevity of life…but how does it contribute to improved learning? Physical activity is just as beneficial for brain development and learning new concepts, as it is for your heart, lungs, and other organs in the body.