ERIC Number: ED630407
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 178
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ISBN: 979-8-3684-1424-9
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The Impact of Antecedent Physical Exercises on Increasing On-Task Behaviors and Decreasing Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Elementary Students with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder in Saudi Arabia
Albadawi, Shadi
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Duquesne University
Physical exercises (PEs) are one of the most used approaches by researchers to treat restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) and enhance on-task behaviors in students with high-functioning Autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Although PEs is recognized as Evidence-based Practices (EBPs) for students with ASD in the United States of America (USA) that are based on moderate evidence, it is important to conduct more empirical studies to explore its effects on individuals with ASD from different populations in the KSA. The current study used a single-subject, multiple baseline design across subjects to examine the effect of antecedent structured physical exercises (teaching soccer skills) on increasing on-task behaviors and decreasing RRBs of high-functioning students with ASD in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The results of this study are consistent with earlier findings that, in an elementary school setting, antecedent PEs decreased RRBs in students with ASD. Even after the intervention had been disconnected for two weeks, the dependent variables' favorable changes remained consistent. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Exercise, Behavior Change, Repetition, Behavior Patterns, Physical Activities, Intervention, Response to Intervention
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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