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Adaptive Behavior Moderates Health-Related Pathways in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Bremer, Emily; Cairney, John – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
The purpose of this study was to examine the moderating role of adaptive behavior on the pathways connecting motor competence, physical activity, and health-related fitness in 7-12 year old children with ASD (N = 27). Results demonstrate that motor competence and health-related fitness were positively related (r = 0.42, p < 0.05), and this…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Psychomotor Skills, Physical Activities, Health Behavior
The Physical Literacy and Children with Autism
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Hassani, Fahimeh; Sheikh, Mahmoud; Shahrbanian, Shahnaz – Early Child Development and Care, 2022
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have problems such as inactivity and the lack of communication need interventions that enable them to participate in society just like their peers. The purpose of this study was to investigate 'I can have physical literacy' programme (ICPL) on physical literacy (PL) in children with ASD. This study…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Psychomotor Skills
Exercise (ECE). EBP Brief Packet
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Griffin, W. – National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2016
Exercise usually refers to the physical activity in which one engages in order to achieve a healthier level of physical fitness. The integration of daily opportunities for physical activity for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is important for improving their basic physical fitness. In addition to physical fitness, exercise also can be…
Descriptors: Exercise, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Physical Activities
Bicycle Training for Youth with Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders
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MacDonald, Megan; Esposito, Phil; Hauck, Janet; Jeong, Irully; Hornyak, Joseph; Argento, Angela; Ulrich, Dale A. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2012
Children with Down syndrome (DS) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) frequently have difficulty riding a two-wheel bicycle. The purpose of this study was to investigate an intervention using an adapted bicycle and individualized instruction to teach 71 youth to ride a standard two-wheel bicycle. Youth with DS (n = 30) and ASD (n = 41) between the…
Descriptors: Autism, Down Syndrome, Exercise, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Six Steps for Planning a Fitness Circuit for Individuals with Autism
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Hovey, Kate – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2011
When teaching individuals with autism it is important to pay particular attention to fitness and movement as these individuals are less likely than typical children to achieve the recommended level physical activity. Common characteristics of autism spectrum disorder can include deficits in communication and social behavior, which may limit…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Social Behavior, Autism, Interpersonal Relationship
Successful Physical Activity Programming for Students with Autism.
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Schultheis, Susan F.; Boswell, Boni B.; Decker, Jim – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2000
This article describes Success in Physical Activity, a program for students with autism. The program, based on adaptations of the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communications-Handicapped Children (TEACCH) recreational structure program, focuses on two areas: physical fitness and motor ability. (Contains seven references.)…
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Motor Development, Physical Activities