Promoting Positive Health Outcomes in an Urban Community-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Preschool Aged Children on the Autism Spectrum

While there is wide consensus regarding the importance of early intervention, health is rarely considered within priorities. Twenty-five children on the autism spectrum (M(age) = 4.67, SD = 0.82) participated in a 12-week physical activity intervention. Primary objective was to examine impact of a p...

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Autores principales: Ketcheson, Leah, Staples, Kerri, Pitchford, Edward Andrew, Loetzner, Franziska
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer US 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7812710/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33459918
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04871-7
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Sumario:While there is wide consensus regarding the importance of early intervention, health is rarely considered within priorities. Twenty-five children on the autism spectrum (M(age) = 4.67, SD = 0.82) participated in a 12-week physical activity intervention. Primary objective was to examine impact of a physical activity intervention on physical activity, fitness and motor competence. Secondary objective was to examine associations between motor behavior and ASD symptoms. Ball skills (p < .001) and isometric push-up performance (p = .02) improved. Autism symptoms were associated with motor skills (r > −  .49, p < .05). Study outcomes provide new knowledge regarding design, delivery, and measures for early interventions targeting health disparities in young children on the autism spectrum. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10803-021-04871-7.

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