In this session, we will explore how functional fitness can serve as a powerful and accessible tool to support profoundly autistic people in building strength, self-agency, and self-regulation. Drawing on real-world experience and data-driven practices, we'll introduce the core principles of neuroadaptive fitness — a coaching approach designed to meet each athlete exactly where they are, honoring their cognitive, behavioral, and physical profile. Participants will learn how structured, progressive strength-based movement programming can foster confidence, functional capability, and meaningful progress for profoundly autistic individuals.
Greg Austin, President of Inclusive Fitness, is a Babson MBA and former CMO for global consulting firms with 20+ years leading corporate strategy, brand development, and business growth. He has built Inclusive Fitness from concept to launch—developing the model, raising capital, and driving expansion. As the father of an autistic teen, he brings both business acumen and personal insight into the community we serve. As its founder and one of the Certified Trainers (Level 2 Autism Fitness Certified Pro), he is deeply rooted in all that is Inclusive Fitness. Before his corporate career, Greg was a certified personal trainer with ACSM, NSCS (as a CSCS), and ACE. He worked with both top athletes and post-operative patients in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists. Greg is a frequent author and speaker on the topic of neuroadaptive strength and conditioning training.
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