Rising Racquets LSA Early Intervention Program
Therapeutic Racquet Sports for Children Ages 3–5 with Autism & Unique Abilities
🎾 Why Early Intervention Matters
The first years of life offer a narrow but powerful window when intervention can dramatically improve outcomes for children with autism. With autism now affecting 1 in 31 children — and diagnoses continuing to rise — every month without early support is a missed opportunity for a child to develop critical communication and social skills. Rising Racquets meets children where they are, using the joy of movement and sport to open doors to growth.
What Is Rising Racquets?
Rising Racquets is Love Serving Autism’s signature early intervention program designed for children ages 3–5 with autism spectrum disorder and unique abilities. Through sensory-friendly, structured racquet sports sessions, children develop foundational motor skills, communication, and social confidence — all within a safe, joyful, and supportive environment.
This program is built on the dual expertise of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and a certified tennis professional, making it a truly unique bridge between therapeutic intervention and sport.
Program Highlights
- Ages 3–5 with autism & unique abilities
- Sensory-friendly court environment
- 1:1 or 2:1 child-to-coach ratio
- Visual schedules & positive reinforcement
- Structured 30-minute session format
Therapeutic Goals
- Gross motor skill development
- Hand-eye coordination
- Social interaction & turn-taking
- Communication & language engagement
- Confidence & self-regulation
A Session at a Glance
Every Rising Racquets session follows a consistent, structured 30-minute format designed to feel predictable and safe for young learners.
Time | Phase | Activity Focus |
0–5 min | Warm-Up | Animal movements, visual cues, sensory engagement with scarves or parachute |
5–10 min | Racquet Familiarization | Lightweight foam racquets, balloons & beach balls for easy targeting |
10–15 min | Hand-Eye Coordination | Toss & catch, ball rolling to targets, building motor foundations |
15–20 min | Stroke Production | High-5 volleys, poly spot targets, hitting in the air with guidance |
20–25 min | Social Play & Movement | Follow the Leader, obstacle courses, celebrating every attempt |
25–30 min | Cool Down & Goodbye | Stretching, sensory ball, goodbye song to reinforce routines |
Rising Racquets Coach & Therapist Certification
To ensure the highest quality of care for every child, all coaches leading Rising Racquets early intervention classes must be certified through Love Serving Autism’s official training program. This certification is required for all coaches working with our 3–5 age group.
🏆 Certification Objective Equip coaches and therapists with the tools to teach the introductory basics of racquet sports through sensory-friendly, engaging activities that promote motor skills, social interaction, and confidence in children ages 3–5 with autism and unique abilities. |
Certification Investment $299 Full certification for coaches and therapists. Required to teach Love Serving Autism’s Rising Racquets 3–5 classes. What’s Included: ✓ All course modules (self-paced online format) ✓ Downloadable coach & therapist tool kits ✓ Practicum or fieldwork component ✓ Official Love Serving Autism certification ✓ Access to certified coaches & therapists gallery listing ✓ Ongoing support from the LSA community |
Ready to Get Certified?
Join a growing community of coaches and therapists using the power of racquet sports to transform the lives of children with autism and unique abilities. Your certification ensures every child receives consistent, high-quality, therapeutically-informed instruction.
📋 Apply for Certification
Complete the official certification application to begin your Rising Racquets journey.
🏅 Meet Certified Coaches & Therapists
Browse our gallery of certified Rising Racquets professionals available in your area.
About Love Serving Autism
Love Serving Autism (LSA) was founded in 2017 with one mission: to harness the unique power of racquet sports as a therapeutic intervention for individuals with autism and unique abilities. Built on the intersection of clinical Speech-Language Pathology and professional tennis, LSA is creating a new standard of care — one where sport, therapy, and community come together to give every individual a voice, a skill, and a place to belong.
LSA’s vision is for therapeutic racquet sports to become a mainstream, globally recognized intervention — integrated across therapeutic settings and accessible to every family with special needs.
