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.
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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. |
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
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.
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.