Josh Knuiman is the Speaker, Author and Senior Exercise Physiologist behind Exercise on the Spectrum.

Josh is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist with 10+ years of experience supporting young people with developmental disabilities. Josh began working in a clinical exercise setting with children and young people in 2014 and has since worked for small and large providers of multidisciplinary allied health services.

In 2018 Josh completed a Master of Exercise Science by Research investigating the factors that related to physical activity participation, enjoyment and motivation for children with disability. He has since presented practical findings and translated research to every day at various conferences, including Carers WA and Spectrum Space (twice). Josh is a sought after presenter and considered a subject matter expert in the area of neurodivergence and exercise.

Josh has led multidisciplinary teams of Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and Occupational Therapists, and advocates for a collaborative, simple approach to supporting people with disability. It is his firm belief and passion that all people deserve the opportunity to feel confident and supported to move their body, and participate in physical activity. Josh hopes to build a community who are passionate about supporting young autistic people to exercise.