Understanding Autism: Empowering Autistic Individuals
Introduction to Our Neurodiversity Fast-Facts Series
This series of bite-sized, practical two-pagers is designed to help coaches, volunteers, teammates, and support staff better understand and include neurodivergent people in sport and physical activity.
Each resource covers a different area of neurodiversity and includes:
✅ A quick explanation of the condition or difference
✅ The medical definition (for context only)
✅ Common strengths often overlooked
✅ Practical things to keep in mind
✅ Empowering tips and myth-busting
✅ Easy-to-use strategies for support in real environments
Whether you're new to neuroinclusion or looking to deepen your understanding, these tools are made to be clear, practical, and respectful of difference.
Please do not copy or reproduce these materials, but feel free to share and circulate the link widely to support inclusion in your own club, school, or organisation.
Resource 2. Understanding Autism: Empowering Autistic Individuals
Highlight: Autistic players may offer strengths in focus, honesty, and pattern recognition—often essential in team sport.
This guide explains how autism might show up in different players and offers simple ideas to create a more predictable, safe and accepting coaching environment.
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