The term by which autism spectrum disorder is defined in the Maori language implies an important shift in perspective; the person experiencing this condition is not ignoring us, as is often thought, but is simply waiting for us to find the key to communicate with her. Sport can be a powerful tool for improving the lives of people with autism, promoting social inclusion and self-esteem. According to the National Plan for Autism,in Italy, it is estimated that 1 in 77 children (aged 7-9 years) presents an autism spectrum disorder with a higher prevalence in males, who are affected 4.4 times more than females. Between 2010 and 2019, the number of ASD diagnoses increased by 172%. In 2019, Italian regions reported a total of 114,034 people with ASD to the National Register of Intellectual and/or Relational Disabilities (ANDIR). Most children with ASD in Italy are diagnosed between the ages of 2 and 6 years. The Italian government has launched several initiatives to improve diagnosis and early intervention for children with ASD, including the National Plan for Autism, which aims to provide early diagnosis and personalised treatment for children with ASD, which is very often not the case.