Supporting Fitness and Mindfulness for Autistic Youngsters: The JustB Approach

It is well known that a major challenge for autistic and neurodivergent individuals of all ages is developing a healthy lifestyle that supports fitness, and emotional well-being. Belden Long and Rosie White, NCAA and Olympic elite athletes, with additional expertise in occupational therapy, yoga, and movement approaches to fitness, have dedicated their current careers to helping neurodivergent individuals and their families live healthier lives. They discuss their motivations for doing so, and the philosophy underlying JustB, their on-line suite of programs designed to making a healthier lifestyle more accessible.