I CAN Bike developed by Pedalheads

Ages: 7-15

The I CAN Bike program has been specifically designed to promote the physical and social development of children with autism by providing an environment and pace of instruction that is modified to meet their needs.

Skills

The specific bike skills the program focuses on are safety skills, pedaling, steering, turning, stopping, gliding and balancing. The focus of these activities is on developing listening skills, cooperative play, confidence, building friendships, handling noise, following directions and taking turns.

Structure of the Lesson

The coaches and one-to-one workers adapt the 1.5 hr program to the needs of the participants. Such adaptations include: breaking down tasks to achievable steps, offering both verbal and visual instructions, limiting distractions and developing routines. These mindful alterations help ensure that the program runs smoothly for all enrolled.

Visual Schedule

There is a visual schedule that is used throughout the lesson to guide the participant. Between every activity there is a team meeting in which focus is brought to the next activity. Each activity is broken down and explained using a white board as a visual aid.

PROGRAM CRITERIA:

• Of correct age when starting the program : 7-15 years old
• Have an ASD diagnosis, and are registered under the CAN Family Membership Program
• Commitment to attend one and half hour session each day

Upcoming Sessions:

Session 1:

WHEN: July 9^th-13^th

TIME: 9:00-10:30am, 11:00am-12:30, 1:00-2:30pm or 3:00-4:30pm

WHO: Individuals with ASD, aged 7-15

WHERE: St Patrick’s School- 2881 Main Street, Vancouver BC

Session 2:

WHEN: August 20^th-24^th

TIME: 9:00-10:30am, 11:00am-12:30, 1:00-2:30pm or 3:00-4:30pm

WHO: Individuals with ASD, aged 7-15

WHERE: South Surrey

*Participants can only register for 1 session/location

***This program is now full, however, there is a wait list available.

How to register:

In order to register, families must have applied for the CAN Family Membership.  Please visit the Family Membership page for more information.

Please note: All participants must provide their own bike and helmet

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