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Let’s Move Fitness Program

A movement and rhythm program designed to promote well-being and physical fitness for children aged 4–12 on the autism spectrum.

Let’s Move is a 10-week program that supports children and youth on the autism spectrum in building well-being and functional fitness skills including strength, mobility, endurance, and coordination. Our engaging games are also thoughtfully designed to help participants improve their sense of timing and rhythm, gain better control over their movements, and learn how to move comfortably in shared spaces.

Program Details

  • Start Date: July 14 2025 OR July 16 2025
  • End Date: September 15 2025 OR September 17 2025
  • Duration: 10-weeks
  • Ages: 4-12 years old
  • Schedule:
    • Mondays 4:30-5:15; 5:30-6:15, 6:30-7:15
    • Wednesdays 4:30-5:15
  • Location: SAAAC Autism Centre, 705 Progress Ave, Scarborough
  • Language: English

Goals of the Program

  • Develop functional fitness skills including strength, mobility, and endurance.
  • Enhance coordination, movement control and quality, and spatial awareness.
  • Foster confidence, self-expression, and overall well-being.

Eligibility

  • Children aged 4-12
  • Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Able to participate in a group setting with minimal support

What to Expect

  • Fitness and Mobility Training:
    Weekly sessions focused on building strength, mobility, and endurance. Activities are customized to each participant’s abilities, utilizing scaling and prompting techniques to ensure success and progression.
  • Rhythm and Dance-Based Activities:
    Playful, movement-based activities designed to encourage self-expression while developing coordination, movement control and quality, and spatial awareness.
  • Facility:Our fully equipped 1,500 sq. ft. gym is thoughtfully designed to support the unique needs of all participants, providing a safe and welcoming space for growth and exploration.

Registration

  • Summer registration is NOW OPEN

Fees

  • Program Fee: $50 for 10-week program ($5 per class)

  • Full payment for the program is required at least two weeks prior to the start date. Staffing and resources for group programs are planned based on confirmed enrollment so program fees are non-refundable including for missed classes, unless cancelled by the Centre.

Interested in this program?

Registration with SAAAC Autism Centre requires speaking with our Intake Team and providing them with your child's and family information.

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