Helping autistic children shine – FirefliesNY, a new BK martial arts program, caters to children with special needs

When a child steps onto Lisa Chin’s colorful tumbling mat, something beautiful happens.

It’s like a firefly lighting up the night sky. It is both unexpected and magical.

For 45 precious minutes, children are children.

Between energetic sets of round house kicks and low blocks, students exude energy and brightness