Kicking The Spectrum is a martial arts inspired program developed to teach and motivate individuals with special needs. Including ASD, PDD-NOS, ADD, ADHD, Down-Syndome, Cerebral Palsy, Speech and Language Delays, Developmental Delays, Physical Impairments and all other disabilities. This innovative program incorporates fitness and wellness into the fundamentals of Japanese Shotokan Karate. This unique program combines a martial arts instructor with an ABA (Applied Behavior Analyst) therapist in every class.Kicking The Spectrum® helps students reach their potential by practicing martial arts techniques. We strive to improve their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being by increasing their overall social abilities and helping them expand beyond their limitations.Our goals are to increase the student’s awareness, self-esteem and confidence. These characteristics are achieved through fun and exercise, which are essentials to the program. Further benefits include improved attention, greater social skills and self-control, as well as increased levels of confidence, discipline and coordination.