Sports for Children with Special Needs
Competitive sports teams in your community may be a bad fit for your child with special needs, but there are organizations with programs that will welcome him or her. Here's how to find them.
Special Olympics
The sports program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities offers competitions in a variety of athletic endeavors throughout the year.
The sports program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities offers competitions in a variety of athletic endeavors throughout the year.
Little League Challenger Division
Information on the Little League baseball division for children with disabilities.
Information on the Little League baseball division for children with disabilities.
The Miracle League
Organized baseball league for physically and mentally challenged children.
Organized baseball league for physically and mentally challenged children.
AYSO VIP Program
Information on the American Youth Soccer Organization's VIP program for children with disabilities.
Information on the American Youth Soccer Organization's VIP program for children with disabilities.
US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer
Instructions on how to set up a team in your area for children with disabilities through US Youth Soccer's TOP (The Outreach Program).
Instructions on how to set up a team in your area for children with disabilities through US Youth Soccer's TOP (The Outreach Program).
Jensen-Schmidt Tennis Academy for Down Syndrome
Tennis-playing brothers Luke and Murphy Jensen, winners of the French Open Doubles in 1993, and coach Vince Schmidt travel to various locations around the country to provide tennis clinics for children and young adults with Down syndrome.
Tennis-playing brothers Luke and Murphy Jensen, winners of the French Open Doubles in 1993, and coach Vince Schmidt travel to various locations around the country to provide tennis clinics for children and young adults with Down syndrome.
Sports for Children with Physical Disabilities
From Cure Our Children, articles and links on finding athletic opportunities for children with physical disabilities, including modifications for adapting recreational activities.
From Cure Our Children, articles and links on finding athletic opportunities for children with physical disabilities, including modifications for adapting recreational activities.
Special Needs Swim Gear
Children with special needs may face special challenges when it comes to water play -- from keeping ear tubes dry to finding extra-large swim diapers. Here's the gear they'll need to stay cool in the pool.
Children with special needs may face special challenges when it comes to water play -- from keeping ear tubes dry to finding extra-large swim diapers. Here's the gear they'll need to stay cool in the pool.