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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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17-06-2019 | Letter to the Editor

“The PIT Experience”: A Young Adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder’s Opinion of how a Wellness Program Changed her Life

Auteurs: Eve Spratt, Jessa Norton, Carrie Papa, Janis Newton, Conner McDonald, Mary Ashley Mercer, Ali Serpe, Lee Blackmon, Katrina Felty, Laura Carpenter

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2019

Abstract

Piece it Together (PIT) is a comprehensive wellness program designed for transitional age youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and mild neurodevelopmental disabilities that focuses on exercise, nutrition, socialization, and stress-reduction. The PIT Summer Program is a 6-week program, consisting of 90-min classes, twice a week. Each class incorporates 45-min of exercise and health and wellness lessons in goal setting, nutrition, bones and muscle anatomy, and stress management. The PIT program has successfully brought together a unique group to build friendships and make healthier lifestyle choices. One female participant has felt positively impacted and many of her in-class achievements have translated to greater success in work and school environments. She describes the impacts of the PIT program in this letter.

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Titel: “The PIT Experience”: A Young Adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder’s Opinion of how a Wellness Program Changed her Life
Auteurs: Eve Spratt
Jessa Norton
Carrie Papa
Janis Newton
Conner McDonald
Mary Ashley Mercer
Ali Serpe
Lee Blackmon
Katrina Felty
Laura Carpenter
Publicatiedatum: 17-06-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2019
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04083-0

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