Top Soccer Central Bucks AA Buckingham United Soccer

Top Soccer Central Bucks AA / Buckingham United Soccer Club

Getting to know the players � All players have different types of disabilities. � Safety is always the number one concern � Keep everything positive � Have fun with it!

Types of disabilities � Autism � Developmental Delays � Cerebral Palsy � Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) � Non-Verbal

Autism � Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. � Around one third of people with autism remain nonverbal.

Developmental Delays � Developmental Delay is when a child does not reach their developmental milestones at the expected times. � Five Areas of delays � Cognitive (or thinking) skills � Social and emotional skills � Speech and language skills � Fine and gross motor skills � Activities of daily living

Cerebral Palsy � Cerebral Palsy affects body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance. It can also impact fine motor skills, gross motor skills and oral motor functioning.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) CDC defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. Can cause difficulty with…. � � Speech and Language Physical disability Vision Hearing

Non-Verbal � When a child does not use verbal communication to communicate. � Typically children learn other forms of communication like. . � Sign Language � Pointing or Gestures � Use of communication boards, IPad, tablets

Safety � Seizures � Eloping � Physically aggressive

Seizures � Seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in your behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness. � What to do. . . � Tell the closest person or coach a Seizure is taking place. . � Clear objects and people out of the way � Place player on their side � Do not try to stop or hold the player from movements. . . wait and watch!

Eloping � When a player tries to run away from the field area. � Alert a local person and/or coach � Follow the player � Try to get in front of or block if player heads towards roads. � Do not grab player, follow and block if needed

Physically Aggressive � Alert a local person and/or Coach � Block them from hitting another player � Do not grab, keep hands open to block the player from getting to the other. � If they are physically aggressive towards you. . go straight to a coach immediately.

Working with the players! 1. Be flexible a. If a player does not have the skills for the activity, help them through it. b. Simplify the drill so they can be successful 2. Patience goes a long way a. Children with specials needs may take longer b. Being able to wait and take your time will help them be less frustrated

Working with the players! 1. 2. Reward positive behaviors, celebrate success Establish a relationship a. Make eye contact b. Check for understanding 3. Sometimes you may need to ignore the behavior or redirect them to the game 4. Always expect the unexpected Learn to go with the flow!

Tips and tricks � Keep everything positive � We are all here to teach soccer and have fun doing it! � Go through the ABCs of conversation � A-I saw this cool art yesterday. . � B-I love balloons, do you like balloons? � C-My favorite Car is a Ford Mustang, they go so fast!

Works Cited https: //www. friendshipcircle. org/blog/2012/10/15/8 -important-tips-for-working-with-a-special-needs-child/ https: //www. cdc. gov/traumaticbraininjury/index. html https: //www. usyouthsoccer. org/file. aspx? Document. Id=116