In many cases, people with disabilities require something extra from their support staff. This places greater demands on the leader to adapt the physical activity situation appropriately. The guidance document addresses the teaching methods and organization of the activities, as well as what leaders of physical activity sessions can do to help an activity run more smoothly. This is followed by a section describing the specific characteristics and behaviors of participants with challenging behavior. For example, it discusses introverted behavior, fear of failure, ADHD, Down syndrome, autism, and epilepsy. Examples are used to clarify the behaviors, and practical tips are also provided.
‘Do I understand you?’ by authors Cor Niks and Peter van den Dool (CALO Windesheim) is a joint publication of Special Heroes Nederland and the Knowledge Centre for Sport.
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