Autism Climbs empowers

individuals with autism

and their families.

When parents of children with special needs meet, they have a lot to talk about. The challenges, the worries, the struggles… but what about enjoying our kids?

Finding activities that benefit both children and parents, building trust, being on a team and having fun together - this is how we thrive!

Caring for children with autism can be challenging and exhausting, and we all have to make our own decisions on treatments and therapies. We learned that there will never be one single answer, what works for one child might not work for another. But enjoying our precious time together will always be the right thing to do.

Having understood the importance of joint activities, we tried out several sports. While every activity is beneficial, our experience with rock climbing stands out.

Without many words, we are literally tied together- into the same rope. Up and down we go, again and again with a single focus. With every ascent, we strengthen our ability to take on whatever challenge comes our way, using our minds together with our whole bodies to figure out how to conquer the wall.

Rock climbing keeps having a therapeutic effect on us. Knowing exactly what to do with minimal instructions provides mental relief, the undisturbed focus on our own movements and the stimulation from strenuous exercise helps us grow and thrive.

Our family has benefited so much from climbing that we want to share this with you and encourage every family on the spectrum to enjoy the journey.

So let’s get out, let’s explore nature, let’s push our own mental and physical limits!

Climb on!

Yisha

Climbing offers many unique benefits. It stimulates the mind, strengthens the body and provides a great opportunity to build a strong bond based on encouragement, trust and success.

By presenting people with the opportunity to climb, but also teaching them safety and basic technique we encourage them to take on a new hobby and embark on their own adventures.

We are confident that some kids will take it all the way to the competitive level, experiencing success and providing the autism community with an additional source of pride.