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Folostina, Ruxandra; Iacob, Claudia Iuliana; Syriopoulou-Delli, Christine K. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated sedentarism in children, including those with autism. Given the importance of the topic for long-term health, this study aimed to explore the post-pandemic relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviours and quality of life (QOL) in children with autism from Romania and Greece.…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Health Behavior, Physical Activity Level, Life Style
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Annabel Nunez-Gaunaurd; Melissa Tovin – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2024
Despite strong evidence in favor of physical activity (PA), adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not meeting established PA guidelines to engage in at least 150 min of moderate to vigorous PA per week. Barriers to daily PA engagement include limited access to health services, transportation, and reduced self-determined motivation.…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults