Adaptive Activities for Youths With Disabilities

Children who are disabled are now able to learn essential skills. By taking part in activities that include sports, games and crafts, these disabled children can improve motor skills, learn about themselves, meet new friends and gain confidence. Any disabled child can benefit by partaking in adaptive activities for a youth with disabilities, and it does not matter what disability the child has. There are many types of games or sports that can help with specific disabilities.

  1. Physical

    • Swimming

      There are many sports and physical activities that disabled children can easily do. Even children in wheelchairs can play basketball, go golfing and learn to dance. Blind or hearing-impaired children are able to play using certain hand taps and sounds for signals. This physical exercise promotes stronger and healthier muscles and, through repetitive actions, the child can gain confidence by becoming good at the game. Some of the best physical activities for disabled children include volleyball, cross-country skiing, hiking, baseball and swimming.

    Recreational

    • Riding a horse

      Adaptive recreational activities for disabled children can also be a learning tool. While learning how to ride a horse, a child can also learn balance, coordination and posture. Bicycling can help to improve mobility, and it is another way to get daily exercise. Fishing is a way to get the child outdoors in nature. A disabled child will not only learn how to fish, but he can spend more time with other family members and learn about nature in a healthy environment.

    Games

    • Puzzles

      Games can teach disabled children about coordination, math skills, rhythm and social interactions, and they can improve memory. Games also teach these children skills they can use for a lifetime; they include puzzles, word games and sing-a-longs. A good example of this is filling a paper bag up with items like cotton balls, a rock or leaf and an ice cube. The visually impaired child can reach into the bag and describe what he feels. If this adaptive game is played enough, the child will be able to identify objects when he gets older.

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