A specialized judo initiative launched in Jesi by the Judo Samurai club and the Liberinsieme association is bringing targeted physical training and social integration to neurodivergent youths and teenagers on the autism spectrum.
Tailored Training on the Tatami for Ten Participants
The program currently involves around ten participants. These young athletes work directly with dedicated instructors who utilize a specialized conative methodology. Rather than highlighting differences on the tatami mat, the structured teaching approach adjusts physical movements and tasks to match each individual’s unique traits.
Focusing on Motor Skills and Personal Autonomy
Overseen by Judo Samurai president Paola Paradisi and project founder Claudio Coppari, the environment centers squarely on learning movements, building interpersonal relationships, and achieving personal milestones. The training aims to boost general motor skills while fostering greater autonomy, social connection, and personal confidence for daily life outside the gym.
Handling Behavioral Challenges and Engaging Families
Practice sessions occasionally present behavioral challenges when participants experience unpredictable reactions. Addressing these moments requires a measured approach from the coaching staff to maintain a stable environment.
“When there are unforeseen reactions,” project founder Claudio Coppari explained, “it is necessary to transmit tranquility, and little by little the situation is managed.”
To ensure consistent support structures extend beyond the training hall into home life, the initiative actively involves the families of the participants.
Expanding Staff and Preparing New Assistants in Staffolo
To sustain and expand the initiative as participation numbers grow, the organization scheduled a dedicated training day on Sunday, October 4, in Staffolo. The event focused entirely on the conative methodology, preparing new assistants and support personnel to join the program and keep the tatami environment fully inclusive.
A television report produced by Valeria Caricchio featured interviews with club president Paola Paradisi, founder Claudio Coppari, and a mother of a participating athlete.
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