Research
ADHD
A 2020 study found that children with ADHD who took part in an adapted climbing programme twice per week for six weeks showed measurable improvements in attention and behaviour. (Source)
Autism
A 2019 study found that children with autism who attended regular climbing sessions across an academic year demonstrated better coordination, more stable emotional states, and improvements in positive behaviour and quality of life. (Source)
Special Educational Needs
A 2009 study found that children with special educational needs who participated in six weeks of indoor climbing reported significant gains in self-efficacy, and belief in their own ability. (Source)
Cerebral Palsy
A 2017 study found that children with cerebral palsy who completed a three-week programme of nine climbing sessions improved their climbing ability and sit-to-stand performance, alongside neuromuscular coordination measures. (Source)
Balance & Coordination (General School Population)
A 2025 study found that pupils aged 11–13 who completed a year-long programme of climbing and bouldering exercises achieved statistically significant improvements in static and dynamic balance compared to peers who did not climb. (Source)
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