Dragon Slays Bad Habit for Child with Autism

An autistic boy's love for the movie "How to Train Your Dragon," gives him confidence and focus in school!

BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- Eli had been going to school since he was 3 years old.

By first grade, many of his habits were well ingrained and difficult to change. That was because the boy was not able to communicate, and tantrums had become his way of getting what he wanted.

But when Eli was placed in a specialized unit for children with autism, he blossomed.

Movement Linked to Learning Ability

MINNEAPOLIS -- At a Northeast day camp, 10-year-old kids with autism navigate an unusual obstacle course.
They walk a balance beam, hang on monkey bars and alligator-crawl across mats. These exercises aren’t just for fun — all of them are designed to stimulate the type of brain activity needed in academics.