Betty from Edson, Canada

[BettyMom]

Has anyone in the community explored the potential benefits of rowing for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, particularly Asperger Syndrome? How might rowing help with focus, routine, and sensory integration? Are there any specific adaptations or strategies that could make rowing more accessible and enjoyable for individuals on the spectrum?

[Ombrax]

Hi Betty - welcome to the forum.

I think you might get more responses to your post if you change the thread title to something descriptive and related to your question.

(Sorry I can't help.)

Good Luck

[c2jonw]

You should send an inquiry directly to Concept2. They have staff who are experienced with adaptive rowing.
https://www.concept2.com/contact

[Nomark]

Only on myself. I assume it would help with all of that as well as proprioception. It helps with coordination too I imagine. Its also an individual sport -no masking among teammates - and very numbers based - no touchy feely stats, numbers go up and down. There's lots of stats and tracking of ability over time, with demonstrable improvements. Just got to be careful (or not) that it doesn't develop into an obsessive special interest

A plan definitely helps with interest and engagement and gives a prescribed route to improvement, rather than having a random row every now and again.