Personal trainer Mark Fleming flashes an encouraging smile as he pushes a young man through the paces. It's a simple exercise, stepping over a hurdle. But for his client, there's nothing easy about it. Fleming understands. He knows a lot about life's hurdles. And like his client, he is on the autism spectrum.
"I think it is important to help others on the spectrum to achieve the life that they desire. And exercise is a great way to do that," Fleming tells CNN."I have them do this exercise to get the brain working... Coming to a new place can be challenging to an individual with autism."Spotting a disturbing trendFleming graduated from the University of Alabama with bachelor's and master's degrees in exercise science.
What is autism? 00:58The puzzle piece has long been a symbol of autism, reflecting the uniqueness of each person on the spectrum. Fleming embraces that variety."I have to cater to their individual needs... Just because I have autism doesn't mean I know everything they are going through. I'm very open with them about that."Growing the businessA challenge Fleming has faced, like many new businesses -- getting people to buy in.
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