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Healy, Sean; Brewer, Benjamin; Laxton, Paige; Powers, Brittany; Daly, Julie; McGuire, Joseph; Patterson, Freda – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Improving physical activity (PA) levels in autistic adults is an important population health goal. Limiting efforts to achieve this goal is an incomplete understanding of the barriers to PA in this high-risk group. This study utilized cross-sectional data collected via an electronic survey from 253 autistic adults aged 18-50 years to examine their…
Descriptors: Barriers, Physical Activities, Transportation, Guidelines
Savage, Melissa N.; Tomaszewski, Brianne T.; Hume, Kara A. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability often do not engage in healthy levels of physical activity despite its many benefits. We conducted a randomized control trial to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of the Step It Up program, which used supported self-management strategies, on daily step counts, health…
Descriptors: Measurement Equipment, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Comparative Analysis