Transform Your Programs with Proven Inclusion Techniques

Created by therapists. Informed by experience. Designed to help every child with special needs participate and thrive in any program.

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Build Confident Teams and Welcoming Spaces for Every Child

Give your staff the tools they need to include every child—regardless of ability—with strategies shaped by real-world therapy experience. This training helps you meet every child where they’re at, build a confident and capable team, create safer, adaptive environments, and enhance your program’s reputation as a welcoming place for all children. Developed by Ailene Tisser and Cindy Freedman, an experienced Occupational and Physical Therapy team, this course brings together their clinical insight and passion for kids with special needs, to support your team’s growth.

Who Will You Be Able to Include?

This training is designed to help you confidently include children with a wide range of support needs in recreational and group programs. You’ll gain the tools to adapt activities, build connection, and foster participation for children with:

  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • Down syndrome
  • Sensory Sensitivities or Sensory Processing Disorder
  • Auditory Processing Disorder
  • Learning difficulties or learning disabilities
  • Neurodivergent profiles (including anxiety, dyspraxia, and more)
  • Physical Disabilities

Whether you work in dance, martial arts, summer camps, art, or youth fitness, this course gives you practical strategies to support diverse needs and create a more inclusive, engaging environment for every child. We can help you empower neurodivergent individuals and those with disabilities.

What Will You Learn?

This course makes inclusion easy and effective for anyone working with kids in fitness, recreation or leisure programs. You’ll learn how to create inclusive experiences for children with disabilities using simple, adapted strategies. Perfect for any recreational, physical education or group activity—from dance and karate to summer camps and art classes. We share practical strategies designed for children with special needs, so you can feel confident leading programs where every child feels supported, involved, and excited to participate.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the ADAPTED SKILLS framework and its 13 core concepts to design and deliver inclusive programs.
  • Apply practical strategies for each ADAPTED SKILLS concept to support diverse learner needs.
  • Use the 3 C’s—Cooperation, Comfort, and Communication—to boost engagement and learning.
  • Implement proactive approaches to managing meltdowns and withdrawals, supporting continued participation.
  • Foster positive peer and social interactions within inclusive group settings.
  • Create a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity and empowers every participant.

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What Our Learners Are Saying

2025-08-20T19:36:02-04:00

I wanted to share that the Strategies for Inclusion Success is a fantastic class! It is organized really well and in an accessible way to individuals of all educational and professional backgrounds. I believe it provides valuable information for a wide range of populations.

– Sarah Henesey, OT, Director of Inclusion, Hockomock Area YMCA

2025-08-20T20:16:37-04:00

Excellent! I’ve learned loads from Strategies for Inclusion Success and look forward to using it in my swim sessions, many thanks!

– Belinda Wyatt, Glossop Pool

2025-08-21T17:09:06-04:00

All of the strategies you mention are great things for every coach to be aware of and take into consideration for every group, not just special needs. #expect the unexpected.

– David Guffey, Mindful Swimming LLC

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Looking for professional development for your program staff? We offer volume-based group discounts. Talk to us today about your group training needs.