ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the possible therapeutic benefits that autistics may obtain from physical activities. In the following order the literature about physical exercise programs, dance and movement therapy (DMT), and yoga activities are reviewed. At the end of each type of physical activity, its therapeutic value for autistics is rated along with a series of recommendations about possible directions for research in the future. At the end of this chapter a series of insights from a small sample of autistics about the efficacy of these activities is presented.
