■Therapy-based martial arts serves students with special needs

In California, an occupational therapy-based martial arts program serves students with special needs, ranging from ages 3 to 37. The program, which enrolls students who have autism, cerebral palsy, sensory processing disorders and other special needs, helps students develop motor, social, cognitive and sensory skills. The Orange County Register (Santa Ana, Calif.) (7/5)  http://www.ocregister.com/news/karate-362003-centra-kids.html