EPISODE · Jun 25, 2021 · 36 MIN
Autism and Pediatric Physical Therapy
from Special Needs in Motion · host Ilana Danneman
Amy Sturkey is a pediatric physical therapist, an exercise specialist and the owner of Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises YouTube channel. We last heard from Amy back in January 2021 as she shared her expertise on physical therapy exercises. Since then, Amy has created a youtube playlist specific to Autism. Today she talks about treating children with Autism and the challenges presented with this special group of children as well as some tips and tricks. Amy enlightens us about functions of behavior, behavior management and treatment strategies in relationship to Autism. Amy brings reminds us that each child we work with must feel special and exercise must be fun! This combined with her energy and laughter delights the listener. You can also find her exercise and special needs books on Amazon. Want to ask Amy a question? You can reach her and engage with her on Facebook or by email: [email protected]. Would you like to sponsor a podcast? Please contact me at Special Needs in Motion. A free pizza is given to a special needs family for each sponsorship! Please consider becoming a supporter for just .99/month! #specialneedsinmotion #specialneeds #specialneedsexercises #pediatricphysicaltherapy #pediatricphysicaltherapyexercises #specialneedsparenting #earlyintervention #autism
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Amy Sturkey is a pediatric physical therapist, an exercise specialist and the owner of Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises YouTube channel. We last heard from Amy back in January 2021 as she shared her expertise on physical therapy exercises. Since then, Amy has created a youtube playlist specific to Autism. Today she talks about treating children with Autism and the challenges presented with this special group of children as well as some tips and tricks. Amy enlightens us about functions of behavior, behavior management and treatment strategies in relationship to Autism. Amy brings reminds us that each child we work with must feel special and exercise must be fun! This combined with her energy and laughter delights the listener. You can also find her exercise and special needs books on Amazon. Want to ask Amy a question? You can reach her and engage with her on Facebook or by email: [email protected]. Would you like to sponsor a podcast? Please contact me at Special Needs in Motion. A free pizza is given to a special needs family for each sponsorship! Please consider becoming a supporter for just .99/month! #specialneedsinmotion #specialneeds #specialneedsexercises #pediatricphysicaltherapy #pediatricphysicaltherapyexercises #specialneedsparenting #earlyintervention #autism
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