Coaches

Inclusive coaches provide all community members equal access and opportunities to be involved, removing barriers to participation and valuing all individuals, so everyone can live full lives.

Children with disabilities and developmental challenges might include those who have limitations in mobility (such as difficulty or inability to walk), the way they think or behave (e.g. intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, behavioural/emotional disorders), and sensory difficulties (e.g. vision/hearing). Some disabilities will be visible, for example, if a child uses a wheelchair, and some will not be obvious.

Read about the basics of inclusion including the CHANGE IT coaching approach. The CHANGE IT approach teaches coaches how to observe kids, think about any areas of challenge and what to do, make changes, then observe kids again to see what’s worked and if any further changes are needed. It’s this type of flexible, thoughtful coaching approach that promotes inclusion!

You can learn about specific types of disabilities and how to get the most out of the kids in your sessions by adapting your program and coaching style.

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You might observe some kids experiencing different types of challenges during your sessions. These might be challenges with following instructions, concentrating and so on. You can read more about these common areas of challenges for kids and find tips and resources to help modify your programs and coaching style to include everyone.

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