Autism and Special Needs Personal Training in Langley
Youth and Young Adults, Ages 10 to 30
One-on-one strength and movement coaching from patient coaches in a private, appointment-only studio. Sessions are predictable, prepared in advance, and built around how each person communicates, learns and moves.
Autism is the primary focus of this program. We also work with people who have ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays and other differences. If they can participate in one-on-one coaching with the support they need, we will talk through whether this program is the right fit.
You Are Part of the Team
Parents, family members and guardians are welcome in sessions. You know what helps, how they communicate and what to watch for. We bring the movement and exercise expertise. Together we build a plan that fits the person, not a template.
Who This Is For
If any of these sound familiar, this is built for them.
They are on the autism spectrum and they want real strength training with a coach who has time for them.
ADHD, a learning disability, a developmental delay or another difference makes a busy gym or a loud coach the wrong setup. If they can participate in one-on-one coaching with the support they need, the consult is where we work out whether this is the right fit.
They have energy to burn and need a structured place to move and train.
They learn best with the same coach, the same routine and the same time each week.
They communicate by speaking, typing, using a device or in their own way, and you want a coach who works with that, and with you, rather than around it.
Coordination, balance or the way they run and move is the worry, more than strength, and you want a kinesiologist to review how they move before adding more challenging exercises.
A commercial gym is too loud, too bright or too unpredictable for them.
PE at school is a daily stress, or every adult class assumes experience nobody ever gave them. Either way, this fits.
Our Approach
Our team includes BCAK Practicing Kinesiologists and certified strength coaches. A BCAK Practicing Kinesiologist holds a university degree in kinesiology, human kinetics or exercise science and meets the association's requirements for practising membership. That is the difference here. Before training begins, a kinesiologist reviews how they move during selected exercises and uses that to plan the sessions.
We are movement and exercise professionals, not autism therapists. Our job is to help each person train in a way that fits how they communicate, learn and move. Autism is the focus of this program, and the same approach works for other developmental and learning differences, which is why this page covers both. Here is how it actually works. Many parents, guardians or family members stay for the session. It helps the kid feel comfortable. You know your family member best: what helps them participate, communicate and stay engaged. We bring our expertise in movement, health and the human body. We are a team. Nothing is generic and every person is different, and we keep asking for your feedback, because you will see things we do not.
- Each session is prepared in advance. Exercises set up, order fixed, and the coach moves them from one thing to the next with as little dead time as possible. For some people, an unplanned gap is where focus goes. So we keep the session moving.
- We coach what they are good at. Nobody gets better by being told what they are bad at, and plenty of the teens we meet have had enough of that in PE. If they are proud of getting stronger, we build on that. The stuff that needs work gets coached quietly, inside the program, without ever becoming the subject.
- Kind and patient. Tone matters as much as the exercise. We coach with calm, clear direction, patience and encouragement. We stay firm about the plan while staying warm about the person.
Want a Plan Built Around Your Kid?
Everyone is different. Book a FREE consult and we will meet them, talk through what they enjoy and what they do not, and map out a program built for them and nobody else.
Book Your FREE ConsultWhat a Session Looks Like
This program is built around four things: knowledgeable coaching, family support, sensory-aware delivery and a predictable routine. In practice that means one coach, a prepared session, low distractions and a plan shaped by your feedback.
- One coach. We aim to keep the same coach, routine and schedule whenever possible.
- A private studio. No drop-ins and no group classes. One-on-one and appointment-only, so distractions stay low. We can adjust the music and turn it off when that helps. There is also a private upstairs area. Tell us about lighting and other sensory preferences during the consultation, and we will do our best to plan around them.
- A fixed routine. The same start and the same finish every time, so they always know where they are in the session.
- Short circuits. Three exercises, straight through, then the next block. Rest is built into the plan, not left as a gap.
- Their own scoreboard. Progress is measured against their last session, never against anyone else.
Sessions run 45 to 60 minutes. If a rep is not perfect but the exercise is appropriate for the session, they keep moving and we fix it next time. A high five or fist pump when it goes well. Encouragement and patience when it does not.
Many parents, guardians or family members stay for the session, especially at the beginning. It helps the kid feel comfortable, and you are part of how we coach. Stay for as long as it helps. The studio runs 6am to 8pm on weekdays and Saturday mornings, so after-school and early-evening appointments are available, subject to scheduling.
What Your First Month Looks Like
Step 1: Free consult, 15 to 30 minutes
We usually start by phone or video, but you can meet us at the studio if you prefer. A parent, guardian or family member can attend alone, or the person training can join if they want to.
We will talk about their goals, communication style, interests, challenges and anything their coach should know. No workout and no pressure. You will leave knowing whether we are the right fit and what the next step should be.
Session 1: Movement review
A kinesiologist reviews how they move during selected exercises, including balance, coordination and basic movement patterns, and where they are already strong. It is done as a session, not a test, so it feels like training from the first day. The program is written from what we see here, with progression matched to their current ability.
Weeks 1 to 2: Learning the routine
Short, simple and predictable. The same studio, coach, start and finish each time. A parent, guardian or family member is welcome to stay in the room and support them.
Weeks 3 to 4: Building
Load and complexity increase gradually while the overall structure stays familiar. When a parent, guardian or family member is at the session, we check in at the end so we can hear what worked and adjust from there.
The long game
The goal is not a competitive athlete or a better PE mark. It is a kind of fitness that is theirs, for life. So the program is written to be learned. First they follow. Then they lead the warm-up. Then they run whole blocks with the coach watching. Some end up training on their own with a check-in. That is the win.
What Parents and Clients Say About Our Coaches
This program is new, so these reviews are not about it. They are real Google reviews about Kenaz coaches and the studio, not testimonials for this specific program. We would rather show you that than nothing.
My daughter has never done any kind of training and as a teenage girl was very unsure what to do and how… He took his time and was patient and made it fun.
There was marked improvement on strength, coordination, explosiveness and fitness. Jon is able to connect on a different level and really inspires the student.
Her gentle encouragement makes me want to keep trying even when it is hard.
He knows when to push me and when to be patient with me.
The gym is clean, nice and comfortable. Kim finds your weaknesses and helps you turn them into strengths and takes your strengths and helps you make them even stronger.
Nicole is very personable and knowledgeable, so kind, always encouraging me and giving me the confidence, and accountability I need.
Not sure what to look for in a coach?
Read: How to Choose a Personal Trainer in Langley
Services That Work With This Program
- Youth Athlete Training (Ages 10 to 18): for teens who play sport and want performance work alongside this
- Personal Training for Adults: when they are ready to move into the general adult program
- Strength for Daily Life (ADL Training): stairs, carrying groceries, getting out of a chair and other everyday movements
- Kinesiology: for movement concerns, injury recovery or exercise programming that needs a more individualized review
Ready to Start? Or Just Thinking About It?
Both are fine. Book a FREE consult, by phone, video or in person, and we will talk it through. They are welcome to join or not. No pressure, no pitch. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you and point you somewhere better.
Frequently Asked Questions
What parents ask us before the first consult.
Yes. We work with autistic young people, as well as people with ADHD, learning disabilities and other developmental differences. The right fit depends on the individual and the coach, which is why we start with a consultation instead of assigning someone automatically. We will talk through how they communicate, what helps them stay engaged, what they enjoy and what support they need. Then we will recommend the coach who is most likely to connect with them. The coach we match you with brings movement and exercise expertise, and patience, communication style and personality matter just as much. We are not autism specialists, and we will be honest if another type of support would be a better fit.
No. Autism is the main focus of this program, and we also work with ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays and similar differences. The question is whether they can take part in one-on-one coaching with the support they need. If yes, we can talk through a program at the consult. If a physical or medical condition changes how they can exercise, we will be honest about whether this program or one of our kinesiologist-led rehab programs is the better fit.
Yes. Many parents, guardians or family members stay, especially during the first sessions. You know things about them we will not learn in a session, and it helps the kid feel comfortable. Stay for as long as it helps. Some families step back after a few weeks. Some never do. Both are fine.
No. Speaking, typing, using a device, gestures or other methods are all ways people communicate, and we work with you to understand what works best. We do not provide sign-language interpretation, so if they communicate using sign language, a parent, guardian or interpreter helps with communication during the session. Tell us what works at the consult so we can plan for it. The right coach fit matters, so we use that same conversation to understand the person and match them with the coach whose communication style and approach are most likely to work for them.
That is a good sign. It means they have found a form of exercise they enjoy. We can support that with custom online training through our coaching app, including exercise videos, planned workouts and check-ins. If they benefit from in-person coaching too, we can combine both through a hybrid program with one-on-one sessions and online support. At the consult we will help you decide which format fits them best.
Private and appointment-only. No drop-ins and no group classes, so distractions stay low. We can adjust the music and turn it off when that helps. There is also a private upstairs area. It is an adult strength studio with racks, barbells and other equipment, and every exercise is scaled to the person's ability and experience. Tell us about lighting or other sensory preferences during the consultation, and we will do our best to plan around them.
We keep the session moving and coach form over time, as long as the movement is safe for them. The goal is confidence, consistency and progress, not stopping over one imperfect rep.
Frequency depends on the person, their goals and their schedule. Many families start with two or three sessions a week, on consistent days and times. Consistency does more than intensity here.
Everyone completes a standard health screen at the consult. If there is a medical concern, we may ask for clearance first. If a specialist has already looked at how they move, bring it.
Straight answer: we cannot promise it will qualify, and we will not pretend otherwise. Funding rules vary by program and by individual circumstances, so ask your funding coordinator before enrolling. We can provide receipts and a program summary if requested. Some extended health plans may cover eligible kinesiology services, so ask your provider what applies.
Autism and Special Needs Personal Training in Langley, BC
Kenaz Training is a private, appointment-only studio at Unit 109, 9295 198 St, Langley, BC V1M 3J9.
Families come to us from Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, Cloverdale, Surrey, Aldergrove, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.