Autism and ADHD Program
Keeping teenagers with Autism and ADHD active and involved in sport
This program is designed to make a practical difference on the sidelines for individuals, families and clubs by delivering educational training resources for sporting clubs.
Upcoming Event
From the sidelines: Practical steps towards a more neuro-inclusive sporting community.
Join us on 29 April for a practical and engaging session bringing together; key insights, real-world experiences and simple actions to help clubs and sporting organisations create environments where everyone can participate.
Online Training Module – Coming soon
This course will help clubs make small, practical changes that create a big impact — opening the door for more young people to be active, connected within your sporting community. You’ll learn how to recognise sensory needs, communicate clearly, offer choice and predictability, and create environments where every young person can participate.
Available April 2026.
A Quick Guide for Sports: to welcome and encourage autistic and ADHD teens to participate in sport.
Sport builds confidence, connection, and belonging. Yet many neurodivergent teenagers, including autistic and ADHD individuals, continue to face barriers that make participation harder than it needs to be.
This guide helps clubs make small, practical changes that create a big impact — opening the door for more young people to be active, connected, and valued within your sporting community.
Download the guide: Quick Guide for Sports: To welcome and encourage autistic and adhd teens to participate in sport.pdf
Your Guide to Getting Active: For Autistic and ADHD Teens
Sport and physical activity are powerful ways to build confidence, connection, and wellbeing. Participation in sport should be about having fun, learning new skills, and finding a sense of belonging.
This guide is to support autistic and ADHD teens be prepared to participate in sport and physical activity by addressing some of the common concerns and providing tools to minimise these challenges.
Download the guide: Your guide to getting active for autistic and ADHD teens.pdf
Inclusion with Cove Cricket Club
At Cove Cricket Club, inclusion isn’t just a policy — it’s at the heart of how they play, coach, and connect with their community. In this short video, we hear from Noah and his coach about how small, thoughtful changes — from people-focused coaching that play to each player’s strengths — have made a big difference. Their story shows that creating an inclusive environment doesn’t have to be complicated or costly; it’s about making sport fun, welcoming, and accessible for everyone. Watch how this cricket club is growing participation, building confidence, and shaping a culture where every player feels valued.
Funding and Grant Partners
This program is funded by the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, and is proudly supported by the following grant partners;
- Autism SA
- Netball SA
- Sport4All
- Volleyball SA
- Special Olympics
- Surf Life Saving SA
- Burnside Council
- Flinders Rangers Council and
- Port Adelaide Cricket Club
The two year funding period commenced on 1 July 2025.
These program resources were developed in partnership with Autism SA and by people with lived experience. Community Consultation was conducted during October-November 2025.
To discuss how we can support your club or sport to welcome and include autistic and ADHD teens, contact;
Program Manager
Clair Crowley – clair@sasma.com.au
08 8234 6369
Working days Wed-Friday.
Courses and Events
Sports Taping Course
Level 1 Sports Trainer Course
