Our guest this week is David Geslak, a national speaker, author and founder of Exercise Connection, a company committed to assist individuals with Autism and other disabilities; improve their focus, reduce maladaptive behaviors, enhance social skills as well as language development through proper exercise and physical fitness.

David and his wife, Jessica, have been married for nine years and are the proud parents of two children: Andrew (5) and Jordan (2), who was diagnosed with cyanotic breadth holding spells.

Through his education and work as a Certified Exercise Physiologist, as well as research, David has created tools and a process to transform the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder through exercise and better fitness.

His book entitled: The Autism Fitness Handbook is a must read for any parent or caregiver of a child or young adult with Autism.

David is also founder of:

• ExerciseBuddy, an Autism fitness app for children, adults, and schools, and
• Autism Workforce, an organization focused on disability employment and helping create more Autism ready workplaces.

That's all on this week’s Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.

Show Links:
Email – david@exerciseconnection.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgeslak/
Website - https://exerciseconnection.com/
The Autsim Fitness Handbook - https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Fitness-Handbook-Exercise-Confidence/dp/1849059985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22ASJ37BDUSP8&keywords=David+Geslak&qid=1672983090&sprefix=david+geslak%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1
Giant Steps Day School - https://www.mygiantsteps.org/day-school
Joey’s House Therappeutic Programming For Those With Special Needs - https://joeyshouseinc.org

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