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CrossFit 11968 Has Been a Haven for Group of Autistic Adults

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Claude Saturnin earned his level one and level two CrossFit certification and now teaches the classes for several of the autistic adults he works with. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin earned his level one and level two CrossFit certification and now teaches the classes for several of the autistic adults he works with. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin earned his level one and level two CrossFit certification and now teaches the classes for several of the autistic adults he works with. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin earned his level one and level two CrossFit certification and now teaches the classes for several of the autistic adults he works with. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin gives encouragement to Sheridan Basso. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin gives encouragement to Sheridan Basso. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin is a rowing instructor in the summer and is now CrossFit certified, and teaches the class at CrossFit 11968 for a group of Autistic adults. He is a live-in staff member at one of the homes where several of the adults live. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin is a rowing instructor in the summer and is now CrossFit certified, and teaches the class at CrossFit 11968 for a group of Autistic adults. He is a live-in staff member at one of the homes where several of the adults live. CAILIN RILEY

Christian Ciardello works with a medicine ball. CAILIN RILEY

Christian Ciardello works with a medicine ball. CAILIN RILEY

Eric Damon works with a medicine ball. CAILIN RILEY

Eric Damon works with a medicine ball. CAILIN RILEY

Sheridan Basso said she likes the CrossFit class because it's challenging, and that she's tired but feels good when it's over. CAILIN RILEY

Sheridan Basso said she likes the CrossFit class because it's challenging, and that she's tired but feels good when it's over. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin is a rowing instructor in the summer and is now CrossFit certified, and teaches the class at CrossFit 11968 for a group of Autistic adults. He is a live-in staff member at one of the homes where several of the adults live. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin is a rowing instructor in the summer and is now CrossFit certified, and teaches the class at CrossFit 11968 for a group of Autistic adults. He is a live-in staff member at one of the homes where several of the adults live. CAILIN RILEY

Eric Damon mid pushup. CAILIN RILEY

Eric Damon mid pushup. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin works with Michael Kessaris on his form. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin works with Michael Kessaris on his form. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin (kneeling in front) with, from left, Scott Rodeo, Michael Kessaris, Sheridan Basso, Christian Ciardello, Eric Damon, and Annie Smith. CAILIN RILEY

Claude Saturnin (kneeling in front) with, from left, Scott Rodeo, Michael Kessaris, Sheridan Basso, Christian Ciardello, Eric Damon, and Annie Smith. CAILIN RILEY

authorCailin Riley on Dec 29, 2024
​Parents of children on the autism spectrum face a lot of challenges and obstacles throughout their lives, and helping them make the transition from school age to adulthood is often... more

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