Visual Exercise System

Visual Exercise Systems (VES) help students see exercises and learn how to be active, while also minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease, muscle degeneration, diabetes, and other long-term ailments

Exercise for those with autism not only helps increase their level of fitness; research shows that it is a building block to improving focus, maladaptive behaviors, social skills, and language development as well as confidence and self-esteem.

Benefits of Visual Strategies

Research shows visual supports to be an effective method of communication. All students can benefit from having visual supports to help them remember and understand, and they can be particularly helpful for students with special learning difficulties. Visual supports can help with communication skills, following step-by-step directions, social skills, memory skills, transitions, positive behavior, and more.

Visual Exercise System Packs feature color-coordinated small (2” x 2”) and large (8-1/2” x 11”) visuals with matching images that look like real people doing real exercises, giving students better understanding of the activities. Small size visuals have Velcro on the back for use in exercise schedule, first-then boards, and countdown boards. Large visuals can be used for the entire class to reference. Manuals for easy implementation. Visuals and boards provide structure, communicate expectations, and signify time passing. Exercise stories/worksheets help reinforce lessons.

Dome Exercises

Activities to improve muscular strength and balance, while providing proprioception feedback when using a dome.

• 15 Small visuals
• 15 Large visuals
• System Manual
• One Exercise Schedules
• One Countdown Boards
• Two First-Then Boards

Dynamic Flexibility

Activities done without equipment to promote flexibility, strength, and balance.

• 20 Small visuals
• 20 Large visuals
• System Manual
• One Exercise Schedules
• One Countdown Boards
• Two First-Then Boards

Fitness Room Pack

Show how to use common fitness room machines and equipment. Using this system in a very un-sensory friendly and intimidating environment can help students make the exercise connection.

• 27 Small visuals
• 27 Large visuals
• System Manual
• Two Exercise Schedules
• Two Countdown Boards
• Two First-Then Boards

Five Components with Bonus Abdominal Strength

Tried-and-true exercises are broken down to help instill confidence. Activities to improve body image, posture, motor coordination, muscular fitness, and cardiovascular fitness, plus bonus abdominal strength.

• 202 Small visuals
• 202 Large visuals
• System Manual
• Four Exercise Schedules
• Four Countdown Boards
• Four First-Then Boards
• Exercise Stories
• Matching and Crossword Worksheets

Sports Package

Sports are broken down into skills and activities that students can understand and accomplish. Teaches fundamental skills of 12 sports, emphasizing proper technique and core game principles. Sports include football, swimming, soccer, jumping, running, tennis, volleyball, hockey, badminton, flexibility, bowling, and cup stacking.

• 127 Small visuals
• 127 Large visuals
• System Manual
• Four Exercise Schedules
• Four Countdown Boards
• Four First-Then Boards
• Exercise Stories
• Matching and Crossword Worksheets

Wheelchair Exercises

Teaches exercises with dumbbells, a partner, and stretching.

• 28 Small visuals
• 28 Large visuals
• System Manual
• Two Exercise Schedules
• Two Countdown Boards
• Two First-Then Boards
• Exercise Story
• Matching and Crossword Worksheets

Yoga Package

Teaches movements to enhance flexibility while promoting relaxation as students stretch and strengthen their muscles. Yoga can be done before school begins, during the day, or as a way to calm students.

• 31 Small visuals
• 31 Large visuals
• System Manual
• Two Exercise Schedules
• Two Countdown Boards
• Exercise Story
• Matching and Crossword Worksheets