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Direct linkSilva, V.; Campos, C.; Sá, A.; Cavadas, M.; Pinto, J.; Simões, P.; Machado, S.; Murillo-Rodríguez, E.; Barbosa-Rocha, N. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: People with Down syndrome (DS) usually display reduced physical fitness (aerobic capacity, muscle strength and abnormal body composition), motor proficiency impairments (balance and postural control) and physical functional limitations. Exergames can be an appealing alternative to enhance exercise engagement and compliance, whilst…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Physical Fitness, Muscular Strength
Beaumont, Renae; Sofronoff, Kate – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2008
Background: The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a new multi-component social skills intervention for children with Asperger syndrome (AS): The Junior Detective Training Program. This 7-week program included a computer game, small group sessions, parent training sessions and teacher handouts. Method: Forty-nine children with AS were…
Descriptors: Nonverbal Communication, Intervention, Asperger Syndrome, Training
Jones, Martyn C.; Walley, Robert M.; Leech, Amanda; Paterson, Marion; Common, Stephanie; Metcalf, Charlotte – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
People with profound intellectual disabilities rarely experience a physically active lifestyle, and their long-term physical inactivity likely contributes to poor health. The authors developed and implemented a pilot exercise program for persons with a profound intellectual disability and conducted a study to evaluate the effort. The development…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Exercise, Severe Mental Retardation, Seizures
