John Wells served as an advisor for Autism Fit (autismspeaks.org/autism-fit), and for him the program was personal. John had embraced fitness after an intense weight loss journey when he was 18, which he has maintained into adulthood. He is also the father of Scarlett and Tristan. Tristan is autistic. So John knew from experience how fitness can help both autistic individuals and their caregivers.
Read his story at autismspeaks.org/blog/strength-beyond-gym#fitness#autismfit#redefinepossible#autismacceptance