Our Programs
Supporting Children. Educating Communities. Building Inclusion.
A Fresh Pen supports children and the world around them. Through adaptive sports and education, we ensure children are not only supported within our programs—but understood everywhere they go.
Kids Autism & Sports Program (KASP)
Inclusive Sports. Confident Kids. Joyful Movement.
The Kids Autism & Sports Program (KASP) gives children on the autism spectrum meaningful access to physical activity, teamwork, and play in an environment designed for their success.
KASP bridges community sports with evidence-based support by training coaches alongside:
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➤ ABA therapists
➤ Occupational therapists
➤ Speech-language pathologists
➤ Developmental specialists
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Sports are made predictable, sensory-aware, and fun—allowing every child to participate, learn, and grow at their own pace.
What Makes KASP Different
Inclusive Coach Training
All KASP coaches complete structured, specialist-led training that includes:
➤ Understanding autism and neurodiversity
➤ Positive reinforcement and ABA-based strategies
➤ Sensory-friendly coaching methods
➤ Clear communication using visuals, modeling, and AAC inclusion
➤ Behavior support and de-escalation strategies
➤ Inclusive team-building techniques
➤ Family collaboration
Coaches earn the KASP Inclusive Coaching Certificate, ensuring children are supported by trained, compassionate mentors.
NeuroConnect
Education Program
Teaching Understanding.
Creating Inclusive Communities.
The NeuroConnect Education Program teaches children, teens, and adults how to interact respectfully, confidently, and compassionately with autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
Participants learn:
➤ What neurodiversity is and why it matters
➤ How autistic individuals communicate and process sensory input
➤ Respectful language and inclusive behavior
➤ Practical strategies for positive interaction and support
➤ How to be an inclusive peer, teammate, or ally
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Sessions are developed with:
➤ ABA therapists
➤ Occupational therapists
➤ Speech-language pathologists
➤ Developmental specialists
➤ Autistic self-advocates and families
Stronger Together
➤ KASP supports children directly.
➤ NeuroConnect educates the people around them.
➤Together, these programs ensure children are met with understanding—not barriers.
