Thwack. Thwack. Thwack. Jack Marshall, age 7, is hitting a tennis ball over the net as a volunteer bounces one toward him. His mother, Jessica, is thrilled for Jack, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3. When Jack started attending tennis clinics with ACEing Autism last year, he could barely hold a racket. Now, he can use either hand to consistently get the ball over the net.
Jessica spoke about the positive benefits she has seen with Jack’s involvement in ACEing Autism, a program for children ages 5-18. Jack’s gross motor skills have improved, he has gotten better at listening and following directions, his social skills have improved, and he has even found a friend he enjoys spending time with on play dates and even birthday parties.
