Sports Academy
Our Academy provides sport for autistic people and those with learning disabilities. Because sport offers autistic people or other learning disabilities the chance live a healthier life and make friends. As well as learn new skills and feel good about themselves.
Sport for autistic people and those with Learning Disabilities
Our Sports Academy is a key part of many of our members’ individual learning programmes. So, our team of trained coaches work alongside local sporting partners in the community. Delivering a truly inclusive and enjoyable programme. In addition, we are also developing a coaching programme for some of our members. Because they want to learn to coach.
Therefore, we provide a wide range of sport opportunities for our members. These include traditional sports, as well as some more unique opportunities. So, if Boccia is your thing, then you’re in the right place. However, if you just want to swim we also offer that.
Arguably, the highlight of our sporting year is our annual Sports Day.
Without a doubt, our members really enjoy taking part in sport. If you want to find out more, you can in our sport based blogs below.
All our sports are adapted so that everyone takes part. Our range of sports sessions include:
- Badminton
- Boccia
- Polybat
- Goalball
- Seated Volleyball
- Kwik Cricket
- Tennis
- Climbing
- Swimming
- Futsal
- Multi-sports
Success Stories
Sports Day
All on the Active Lifestyles Traditional Sports Day enjoyed a fabulous summer’s day at the Rye, briefly interrupted by the inevitable downpour of rain.
Team Talkback sports training
Run by our Sports Facilitator, Dave Roberts, the aim of this workshop was to up-skill our project workers, so they are able to deliver sports
Our own super Sports Day stars
Last week, we were thrilled to be able to put on not one, but two sports days. For obvious reasons, these are the first sports
Sports Week – The Highlights
Practical Living Group – Football Fanatics The Premier League Season has started and to celebrate, the Practical Living Group showcased their skills football skills. The
Toyota Parasport & Sports England Funding
The Talkback Sports Academy is proud to announce that we have received funding from Toyota Parasport to develop our core skills in badminton, netball, and
The Power of Dance
The Power of Dance We have discovered the power of dance and music to get our members moving, having fun, and learning new skills. During
The Importance of Sport
The benefits of sport are there for us all to see. Apart from the obvious enrichment of our health, fitness and wellbeing, there is the
Good News Story – Dancing Into Talkback
#LDWeek2020 #TalkbackTogether Talkback have been very generous in making their virtual sessions available to anyone who wants to join in and not just members. My
Sports Day
The day featured traditional sports like a fancy dress race, obstacle course, staff race and potato and spoon race (what, no eggs?). A sports day
Badminton Showcase
Over the last few months, we have been working with Wycombe Performance Badminton with special coaching from Alistair. After ample practise and training we decided
A Summer of Super Activities!
Looking for something fun to do this Summer? Our Summer Holiday Activities this year are catered towards young adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, led
Couch Potato or Sporting Hero – Why We Should All Get Active
For those with a learning disability however, sport that is truly inclusive can be difficult to access. There are several barriers, such as social isolation,
