Healthy at Home

WheelPower provide exercise videos for disabled children. The workouts are delivered by the wonderful Ella Beaumont and each comes with its own unique theme. Although they are aimed at children that doesn't mean that mums, dads, grandma and grandad, brothers and sisters can't join in too! A few of the videos do require some additional equipment, but if you don't have any fitness equipment in your homes then there are plenty of common household items that we can use as an alternative. Water bottles for weights, or a pair of old tights for a resistance band!

Change4Life provide a variety of activity and game ideas that are designed to promote increased physical activity levels and a healthy lifestyle in children. The range of activities are suitable for a range of needs and abilities. They are also great for the whole family to enjoy together. 

The Activity Alliance have some great resources to support people to remain active at home. This includes a helpful guide on how to adapt activities based on a range of physical disabilities and needs that make accessing fitness activities challenging, as well as a range of links to home workouts that have been designed specifically for people with disabilities.

The National Autistic Society have produced a great resource that explores how some sensory needs can impact eating habit, fitness, and health. They talk about healthy eating habits, understanding the difference between sensory and communication needs, and ways you can try to overcome challenges with sensory eating needs.