Sport for neurodivergent kids · since 2019
Redefining sports for neurodiversity
Football, basketball, pickleball, badminton and more, coached by people who understand how your child learns. Every child starts with an assessment, so we know exactly where they will thrive.
Our purpose
Everyone gets to play
J8 Autism Athletics was founded by Joel Antony in 2019 to use sport and fitness to improve the lives of neurodivergent people.
Our dream is to see neurodiverse kids playing sport alongside everyone else, in any capacity. That is why we exist.
Who we coach
Built for neurodivergent athletes
Our coaches are trained to work with children and adults with:
- Autism (ASD)
- ADHD
- ADD
- Down syndrome
- Global developmental delay
- Intellectual disability
- Learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyscalculia)
- Dyspraxia (DCD)
- Speech and language delay
- Sensory processing difficulties
Not sure if J8 is right for your child? The assessment tells us exactly where they will thrive.
Pick your game
Small groups, clear routines and visual supports. Your child's coach recommends where to start after the assessment.
Weekly sessions in football, basketball, pickleball, badminton and more, with monthly packages.
Start with an assessment →A personal coach and a plan built around your child. Book and move sessions yourself in the J8 app.
Start with an assessment →Weekly PE and sport sessions run by J8 coaches at partner schools and centres.
WhatsApp us →- Football
- Basketball
- Pickleball
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Running
- Cycling
- SunPlay
- Discovery
How it works
Four steps to game day
Everything happens in the J8 app: sign-up, booking, payments and your child's reports.
- 01 Create your login Tell us about your child: how they communicate, what they love, and what helps them stay calm.
- 02 Assessment A one-hour Sports Inclination Assessment with a head coach (RM200). You get a full score card in the app.
- 03 Free trial class Try a class the coach recommends. The coach's report comes straight to you afterwards.
- 04 Choose a package Pick group classes or 1-on-1 coaching, then book, pay and follow progress in the app.
Parents say
86% of parents in our 2025 survey would definitely recommend J8.
“I can see so much improvement in many areas, such as sensory processing, alertness, patience, motor skills, social skills, manners, and many more.”
“She could engage and maintain focus mostly throughout the one-hour session, which is a wonderful improvement and a milestone.”
“Great gains in ability to play with others, motor skills, coordination, and confidence.”
