Aspen camp helps autistic children find outlet with skiing
Date Added: 11-02-2009
Since 2001, Extreme Sports Camp of Aspen, has taught rock climbing and mountain biking to children with autism - now offers ski lessons. Read the excerpt below.
Aspen Times - Aspen,CO,USA
Katie Redding
Aspen, CO Colorado
SNOWMASS — It’s late afternoon at Snowmass ski resort, and 13-year-old Robert Doss lies in the snow, screaming.
But 20 minutes later, he exits the Elk Camp Gondola and flies down the intermediate slopes. He skis so fast, it’s hard to believe it’s only his sixth day of skiing ever — or that he’s been diagnosed with autism.
“He’s still upset,” said his father, Lem Doss. “But he loves to ski.”
Throughout his run, Doug Gilstrap, Robert’s instructor, uses a tether to guide Robert non-verbally through his turns.
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