ASD and Participation in Sports
Sports have long been an integral part of this nation’s culture. Basic motor abilities and social skills can be strengthened when a child participates in sports and physical activities. However, soccer, football, baseball, hockey, basketball, and other team sports require an ample amount of social communication as well as complex coordination between players (Rudy, 2014). This can be challenging for many on the autism spectrum, who often have difficulty in these areas. Even though balance may take some time mastering, biking can be a great sport as well as an important means of