March 21, 2023

Promoting Movement

Movement is important for every stage of development and helps promote an active lifestyle. Fundamental movements can boost mood, improve cognitive ability, and support better sleep.

The QuickStart team has 10 movement tips to help you break out of hibernation:

1. Create an indoor or outdoor obstacle course
2. Have a family dance party
3. Create an indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt
4. Play Simon Says
5. Go for a walk
6. Have a snowball toss
7. Play balloon toss
8. Try hula-hooping 
9. Go sledding
10. Play Tag

If you want to learn more about QuickStart Nova Scotia or have questions, email us at quickstart@autismns.ca or call 902-593-1015.