Aims: The purpose of the study was to explore youth gymnastics coaches' perceptions on inclusive sports participation following an educational module. The study aims to explore implications for occupational therapy professionals' role in inclusive sports.
Methods: A qualitative descriptive approach was utilized with convenience sampling occurring through online platforms. Nine participants completed an educational module on autism spectrum disorder including strategies to promote inclusion in sports and address sensory and motor issues, prior to completing a semi-structured interview. Interviews were transcribed and coded prior to the determination of themes with triangulation and member checking employed.
Results: Thematic analysis resulted in the following themes: (1) occupational engagement in sports benefits both neurodiverse and neurotypical children; (2) sociocultural and physical environments create barriers to autistic youth's participation in sports; and (3) grace and knowledge enhance coaches' ability to promote inclusive occupational participation in sports for autistic youth. Themes were representative of the interconnected occupational components impacting inclusive sports of which occupational therapists are poised to address.
Conclusion: Lack of participation in sports for all children and children with disabilities is a complex system of physical, social, psychological, cultural, and environmental elements. Occupational therapists are equipped to educate youth sports providers and demonstrate leadership in advocating for inclusive sports programs to facilitate equitable sports participation, health, and wellness for children.
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