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From the World Games in Athens

FSN + YA= ? Barbara Warman, Director Family and Young Athlete Programs Special Olympics International. From the World Games in Athens. To the EU Seminar in Leicester. Family leaders reach out to:. Recruit young athletes through parent organizations and community agencies.

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From the World Games in Athens

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  1. Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011

  2. FSN + YA= ? Barbara Warman, DirectorFamily and Young Athlete Programs Special Olympics International Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011

  3. From the World Games in Athens Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011

  4. To the EU Seminar in Leicester Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011

  5. Family leaders reach out to: • Recruit young athletes through parent organizations and community agencies. • Build Family Support Networks that include families of young athletes. Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011

  6. YA Success depends on Families • Using the activity guide at home with siblings and young athletes. • Volunteering with YA to lead or assist with group activities. Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011

  7. YA Study 2009 - 2011 Sample States: Rhode Island and North Carolina Classes/Teachers: 52 Preschool Classes Children : 234 Children (114 YA, 120 Control) Age: 3-5 years of age Gender: 187 Boys, 47 Girls Primary Diagnosis:173 withDevelopmentalDelays, 47 withAutismSpectrumDisorder, 14 Other

  8. Measurable results for children Overall, children in the YA program made 7 months gain in motor skills in 2-3 months.

  9. Positive experiences for families • Children gained social as well as motor skills. • Parents learned to play and have fun with their child. • Family expectations were raised as they saw young athletes demonstrate new skills.

  10. “We have the ability to change the lives of our athletes through encouraging families with Young Athletes to Join the Movement…”Sydney Fox, Global Family Leader Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011

  11. FSN + YA= Athlete Opportunities! Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011

  12. FSN + YA= Family Opportunties! Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011

  13. FSN + YA= Growth of the Movement Family and Young Athlete Seminar, Leicester, U.K., November 2011

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