Let Your Child Fly: Why Dance Classes Can Help Your Autistic Child Soar

Leta's Tap Styles

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Can fostering independence in autistic children significantly impact their lifelong success? This week's episode of Leta's Tap Styles uncovers the profound ways dance can support autistic students and help them thrive. We discuss Leta's journey from a non-verbal child to a verbal, tap dancing, teenager who is the founder of a 501(c)3 dance studio for autistic dancers in Colorado Springs.
We talk about how parents need to trust their kids can fly. How parents need to let their kids test their wings while still living under their parents' roof. Because, someday, every child will have to navigate this world without their parents. Letting your child take a dance class is a simple, easy way to let them try out their wings, especially at Autistic Wings Dance Company.
We touch on the differences between traditional dance studios and Autistic Wings Dance Company. From the small class sizes, to the innovative "Individual Dancer Education Plan" (we really need to work on that name), Autistic Wings Dance Company is built differently.
Leta's personal story bring to light the empowering journey from nonverbal childhood to thriving in the dance world. This episode is a heartfelt plea to believe in and support autistic children, providing them with continuous opportunities that enable their growth and self-sufficiency as they transition into adulthood. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the transformative power of dance.
To be a guest on the show, visit the following link
https://www.letatapstyles.com

For more information about Autistic Wings Dance Company's Individual Dance Plan, visit
https://www.autisticwingsdancecompany.org/dance-iep-what-is-it

Chapter

1. Autistic Dance Studio Parental Advice (00:00:00)

2. Neurodiversity & Dance Studio Integration (00:09:49)

3. Supporting Autistic Children in Dance (00:23:05)