The Young Athletes Program introduces children with and without intellectual disabilities ages 2–7 (Pre-K to 2nd grade) to the world of sports through fun activities that support cognitive, social, and motor skill development (walking on a floor-level balance beam, jumping on targets),as well as encourage the development of age appropriate sports skills.

Young Athletes Resources

Young Athletes at Home - A one-stop shop for all Young Athletes Resources available in six different languages (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian) 

Young Athletes Family Flashcards - Fun and engaging flashcards featuring individual activities and at home equipment modifications for families to use at home. 

Young Athletes Videos - Follow along with Special Olympics coaches as they teach basic sport skills- throwing, catching, jumping, and more! 

​Unified Young Reader’s Club - Complement your Young Athletes play with story time. Check out this list of inclusive books and accompanying activities. 

PROGRAM BENEFITS

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Development of motor skills and eye-hand coordination at the athletes’ skill and ability level

Inclusive interactions that leads to friendships based on respect and acceptance

Provides families a vehicle to empower one another to see their children’s potential

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CONTACT US

If you are interested in our Young Athletes program, please contact:  laso@laso.org

Check out our Unified Champion Schools Programs to find a school based program near you.