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With the holiday season underway, families are preparing for busy airports, long waits, and the stress of travel. For individuals with autism, these environments can be especially overwhelming. That's why our team at Kidisthenics Fitness Company wanted to share a few simple, targeted movements families can use to help manage travel anxiety. These exercises require only a resistance band and can be performed right from an airport chair, making them both practical and effective in moments of...

Kidisthenics celebrated its first annual Halloween event, the “Haunted Movement Mansion,” bringing together over 50 clients and their families in an inclusive, fun-filled evening. The celebration, held on the evening of October 31, marked the organization’s continued expansion since opening a new location in El Centro this past May.

In the 1980s, the National Down Syndrome Society – alongside dedicated organizations and advocates – successfully led efforts to have October proclaimed as Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Thanks to their advocacy, October now serves as a time to celebrate the remarkable abilities, talents, and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome while fostering understanding and inclusion within our communities. What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome, first identified by Dr. Jérôme Lejeune in 1958,...