{"id":729,"date":"2015-07-17T14:06:36","date_gmt":"2015-07-17T18:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airriderz.com\/vaughan\/?p=729"},"modified":"2015-07-17T14:06:36","modified_gmt":"2015-07-17T18:06:36","slug":"the-benefits-of-trampoline-for-those-with-autism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airriderz.com\/aurora\/the-benefits-of-trampoline-for-those-with-autism\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Trampoline for those with Autism"},"content":{"rendered":"

July 17th 2015<\/p>\n

In many cases children with autistic spectrum disorder have a tough time communicating. They can struggle with sensory development and relationship building. Sometimes the environments they are in can be overwhelming and cause outbursts. For some, these outbursts can inflict pain on their parents and caregivers.\u00a0 Much of this stems from the inability to express their emotions to the people off the spectrum.<\/p>\n

Recently, research has started to surface that children and by extension adults who suffer from autism and other special needs can use the immense benefits of a trampoline or a trampoline park.<\/p>\n

How can a trampoline be useful?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A trampoline will always expel energy and make anyone who is using one feel better when they have finished jumping.\u00a0 Autistic participants are unable to express their stress or anxiety like other people and have the potential to be harmful to themselves or caregivers when they do.\u00a0 Jumping on a trampoline for even five minutes can help reduce that urge to act out.\u00a0 It can help balance their levels and release endorphins that make them feel more at ease.<\/p>\n

Jumping on a trampoline is fun and freeing for everyone.\u00a0 For children with autism a trampoline can help focus energies, ease in winding down after a long day with school or activities.<\/p>\n

Research has shown that\u00a0people with autism find their physical co-ordination has improved after using a trampoline (both a personal one and utilizing a trampoline park).\u00a0 Over the course of time persons who have autism and use trampolines also find a positive change in their moods and decrease the amount of behavioural outbursts.<\/p>\n

What else can a trampoline do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

While children with autism are in therapies for different aspects of the disease, trampolining can be useful and used\u00a0alongside\u00a0them.<\/p>\n

Utilizing a trampoline can:<\/p>\n