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Benefits of Physical Activity for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
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Carl Sorensen; Nicole Zarrett – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
Research demonstrates substantial health benefits of physical activity (PA), especially moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Several studies suggest that MVPA may be especially beneficial to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including improved physiological, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral functioning. However, few…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Adolescents