![]() Research has shown that exercise can increase the volume of the hippocampus, or the part of the brain that is responsible for housing long-term memories. It helps them become more aware of even the most minuscule movements. Exercise grounds people with autism and learning differences into their bodies. If you have a hard time stopping yourself from performing small compulsive movements (like rocking and hand waving), then you’ll also have a hard time controlling the small intentional movements too (like catching a ball and writing). Exercise works to center the cerebellum and ease the side effects of having an overactive one! Improves Motor Skillsįidgeting tends to fall in the same category as fine motor skills. Both of these symptoms are particularly prevalent in people with Autism and learning differences. ![]() Centers the CerebellumĪn overactive cerebellum, or the part of the brain at the back of the skull, is the cause for fidgeting and hyperactivity. Regular exercise can help balance the Norepinephrine. In individuals with autism and learning differences, Norepinephrine behaves erratically, which means they’re more prone to fear and stress in the face of seemingly minor situations. ![]() On one side, you have excitement, while on the other, you have anxiety and panic. However, Norepinephrine has more to do with arousal, which exists, fittingly, on a spectrum. Norepinephrine is similar to Endorphins and Dopamine in that all three are neurotransmitters that can be responsible for certain moods and behaviors. If you work out and it makes you feel good (which it does, when you get a rush of Endorphins), then you body releases Dopamine, which basically says, “That was fun! Let’s do that again.” ![]() Dopamine is your body’s way of positively reinforcing behavior. Dopamine impacts the behavior of other neurotransmitters, so the more dopamine you have, the more likely you are to have your other “happy” neurons fire. Here are some major brain benefits of exercise for autism and learning differences: Releases Dopamine and EndorphinsĮndorphins and Dopamine are neurotransmitters that can impact your mood. Working out and enjoying an active lifestyle can have an even greater effect on those on the autism spectrum. The mind and the body are inextricably linked through the brain, so it’s no wonder that physical exercise can have such a positive impact there too. ![]()
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