We all know the benefits of exercise. It helps decrease our risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It helps us maintain a healthy weight, reduces anxiety and depression and improves our overall feeling of well-being. But can exercise specifically help children with autism and Asperger's syndrome? A number of studies have found that regular exercise does indeed help children with autism and AS.
The Overall Benefits of Exercise for Children with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
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The main symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome (AS) revolve around social situations. Children and adults with AS often have problems: Not... Read more »
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