The following forms can be used in your club to help your coaches better understand the specific conditions, abilities and limitations of athletes with a disability taking part in gymnastic classes.

• Special Conditions Information (Form A)
• Atlanto-Axial Instability Assessment (Form B)
• Ability and Limitations (Form C)
• Athlete Assessment Tool

Resources

• Coaches Association of Canada – Coaching Athletes with a Disability
• Understanding Special Needs – article by Beth Gardner
• Class Management Tips for Special Needs – tips by Beth Gardner
• NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability eLearning Module
• Understanding Disability – Lori Morphy & Kara Thorpe
• Special Olympics Coaches Guide

Videos

• Grow through Movement
• Grow through Movement II
• Sensory Integration Concept Video
• Vestibular Concept Video
• Proprioceptive Concept Video

Special Olympics Rhythmic

• Special Olympics Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaching Resources
• Special Olympics Canada Rhythmic Gymnastics Rules

Special Olympics Artistic

• Special Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Coaching Resources
• Special Olympics Canada Artistic Gymnastics Rules