In this book, readers discover how to make a physically rigorous sport like skiing fun for children with disabilities. They gain insights into how the American education system approaches the education of disabled children. Readers who will be teaching and coaching disabled children are encouraged to use the CAP (cognitive, affective, physical) model, which revolves around a child’s developmental stages. The book looks at various age groups and provides ideas and approaches for working with each one. Colorful graphics also accompany the well-detailed narratives, which blend personal and professional reflections. The book also discusses the importance of incorporating arts like coloring into one’s ski lesson plans. Additionally, the text provides a careful overview of how to work with a range of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder and cognitive impairment disorders.

Naito’s book is effective because of its accessibility. Readers who are either inexperienced or experienced in this particular area of coaching will appreciate the information this book provides. What also makes the work special is that the lessons and ideas it provides are useful not only in the realm of skiing but also in the educational classroom. Most of all, the ideas provided in this book will help coaches encourage their students to go beyond simply becoming good athletes. It helps them encourage their students to develop into thoughtful individuals who possess self-awareness and consideration for others. An emphasis on safety also centers the book. Moreover, it emphasizes the necessity for patience when working with children of any ability. Most importantly, Naito’s book encourages readers to embrace a particularly special calling in the skiing world.

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