Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
The Movement As Medicine Podcast - Episode 19: Eric Chessen from Autism Fitness
Watch: youtu.be/gKSKliMDWrg
Listen Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eric-chessen-from-autism-fitness/id1606564003?i=1000575595695
Listen Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/720tROzMVRae21CBC8ZUsR?si=jHhU5M6kTMCWBzEuvVAGmw
Show Notes:
About Eric
Your program on paper needs to apply to the person/population standing in front of you
Build rapport and set expectations first
Always give choices - which one do YOU want to do? Have to - sucks.
The PAC Profile: Physical, Adaptive, Cognitive
Where do coaches struggle the most when working with people with neurodevelopmental disorders - Answer? OVERCOACHING
Label, Demonstrate, Do and Cue
Access and advocates
Milestones to work towards - motor control through a full range of motion especially in the eccentric, baseline strength, being comfortable in the environment, and language development around needs
Behavior Specific Praise - don’t just say good job or you’re awesome…. be specific with your praise!
Have a hierarchy of priorities for meeting people where they’re at
How did you come up with your Autism Fitness Certification?
Get in Touch with Eric
Inclusive Fitness Website
Autism Fitness Website
@theautismfitness
Where you can find us next:
Upcoming Level 2 CFSC events - Chicago - Reading, PA - Colorado Springs - Edmonton Canada - Boston @ MBSC - Wyckoff, NJ - Plano, TX
Perform Better Summits - Providence August 26th - 28th
Contact Us
Website: movement-as-medicine.com
Instagram: instagram.com/MovementAsMedicine
YouTube: youtube.com/user/MovementAsMedicine
The Movement As Medicine Podcast - Episode 19: Eric Chessen from Autism Fitness
Watch: youtu.be/gKSKliMDWrg
Listen Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eric-chessen-from-autism-fitness/id1606564003?i=1000575595695
Listen Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/720tROzMVRae21CBC8ZUsR?si=jHhU5M6kTMCWBzEuvVAGmw
Show Notes:
About Eric
Your program on paper needs to apply to the person/population standing in front of you
Build rapport and set expectations first
Always give choices - which one do YOU want to do? Have to - sucks.
The PAC Profile: Physical, Adaptive, Cognitive
Where do coaches struggle the most when working with people with neurodevelopmental disorders - Answer? OVERCOACHING
Label, Demonstrate, Do and Cue
Access and advocates
Milestones to work towards - motor control through a full range of motion especially in the eccentric, baseline strength, being comfortable in the environment, and language development around needs
Behavior Specific Praise - don’t just say good job or you’re awesome…. be specific with your praise!
Have a hierarchy of priorities for meeting people where they’re at
How did you come up with your Autism Fitness Certification?
Get in Touch with Eric
Inclusive Fitness Website
Autism Fitness Website
@theautismfitness
Where you can find us next:
Upcoming Level 2 CFSC events - Chicago - Reading, PA - Colorado Springs - Edmonton Canada - Boston @ MBSC - Wyckoff, NJ - Plano, TX
Perform Better Summits - Providence August 26th - 28th
Contact Us
Website: movement-as-medicine.com
Instagram: instagram.com/MovementAsMedicine
YouTube: youtube.com/user/MovementAsMedicine
