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Direct linkVaishnavi Shahane; Amanda Kilyk; Sudha M. Srinivasan – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Young adults with autism spectrum disorder are an underserved population. Evidence-based guidelines for physical activity programs to address the lifelong needs of this population are presently unavailable. Our systematic review critically appraises the research to date on the effects of physical activity/exercise-based interventions on physical…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Exercise, Intervention, Young Adults
Sahan, Ayse Kubra; Ozturk, Nazan; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Aksu, Hatice; Tunagur, Mustafa Tolga; Arikan, Hulya – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2022
The aim of this study was to compare physical fitness-related parameters in Turkish children with mild to moderate autism and their typically developing (TD) peers to determine maternal anxiety level and quality of life. Children with autism had significantly worse scores for all Munich Fitness Test (MFT) parameters except step test heart rate and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Fitness, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Yarimkaya, Erkan; Esentürk, Oguz Kaan; Ilhan, Ekrem Levent; Karasu, Necdet – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of WhatsApp-delivered physical activities on the physical activity level of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Method: This study used the mixed-method sequential exploratory design that consisted of the quantitative stage and the qualitative stage. The 42 family (parent and…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Social Media, Family Programs
Waldron, Danielle A.; Stokes, Jeffrey; Coyle, Caitlin E.; Kramer, John; Dugan, Elizabeth – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This study explores factors associated with participation in moderate physical activity and muscle strengthening activity in adults with autism receiving state services (age: 18-78 years). Researchers analyzed the National Core Indicators-In Person Survey (2017-2018) data using multilevel mixed effects logistic regression. Older adults on the…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Physical Activity Level, Services
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
Download full textSavage, 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
