Plus: Empowering autistic youth to be self-advocates

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Now that it's officially spring, it's time for your kids to start conditioning for spring sports to reduce their risk of injury. Keyur Desai, MD, a primary care sports medicine physician at Children’s National Hospital, offers some tips for slowly getting back into an exercise routine ([link removed]) .
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** Don’t forget to wash that sports equipment! ([link removed])
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Engaging in sports is a fantastic way for kids to stay active, develop essential life skills and build friendships. However, amid the cheers and victories, there’s an often-overlooked aspect that plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of young athletes – washing their sports equipment.
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** Battling sports burnout in young athletes ([link removed])
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The pressure to perform can sometimes be overwhelming for young athletes. Over time, this can cause athlete burnout – a group of mental and physical symptoms that lead to a decline in performance, motivation and overall enjoyment of the sport. Here’s how to detect, prevent and treat burnout.

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