A Qualitative Investigation of Swimming Experiences of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Families

OBJECTIVE: To understand the swimming experience from the perspective of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. METHODS: We interviewed 12 diverse families using a semi-structured interview with follow-up probing questions related to their swimming experiences. Interviews w...

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Autores principales: Mische Lawson, Lisa, D’Adamo, Julie, Campbell, Kayle, Hermreck, Bethany, Holz, Sarah, Moxley, Jenna, Nance, Kayla, Nolla, Megan, Travis, Anna
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2019
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Original Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8826265/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35153525
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1179556519872214
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Sumario:OBJECTIVE: To understand the swimming experience from the perspective of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. METHODS: We interviewed 12 diverse families using a semi-structured interview with follow-up probing questions related to their swimming experiences. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded by researchers. RESULTS: Themes included family water activities, safety, characteristics of ASD, instructional methods, swim skills, swimming preferences, barriers/challenges, and benefits of swimming. Findings indicate positive experiences and skill acquisition were prevalent when instructional methods matched a child’s unique needs. Parents revealed they were more confident in safety as their children’s swimming competence improved. Individualized instructional methods and unique characteristics of ASD may influence perceived safety.

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