Creating Positive Environments in Sport for Neurodiverse Youth Training

FREE Virtual training to ensure your activities and sports are accessible and adaptable, as part of National Coaches Week 2026.

The workshop will provide an overview of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and give examples of what ASD looks like in sport and recreation settings. A variety of strategies to support individuals with autism will be provided, including communication tips, coaching strategies, visual supports, strategies for building rapport, and behavior supports.

We believe everyone deserves to be included in sports and recreation settings.

Ensure your activities are accessible and adaptable! This course provides practical tools to help get more participants actively engaged in sport and recreation activities. A brief introduction to neurodiversity is included to help coaches and leaders better understand the range of participants they will meet. By taking this course, you will learn to teach in ways that are simple and clear, while supporting and motivating participants who are struggling.

Who can take this course?

This course is designed specifically for sports & recreation leaders in a range of settings, including sports clubs and community recreation staff. We also encourage anyone who is interested in learning more about supporting Autistic individuals in sports & recreation settings to take this course.

About this course:

Canucks Autism Network has provided training to thousands of sport and recreation leaders across BC and beyond. This course was designed with insights from professionals who have worked in sport and recreation settings. Autistic individuals have provided their own insights as well, validating the strategies they have found most helpful.