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Combined Physical Training Strategies Improve Physical Fitness, Behavior, and Social Skills of Autistic Children.
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Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders . Nov2023, Vol. 53 Issue 11, p4271-4279. 9p. 1 Diagram, 4 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The present study aimed to investigate the effects of combined physical training (CPT) on social skills and physical fitness (PF) in children with ASD. Sixteen children with autism (age 6–10 years) were randomly assigned into two groups: CPT and control. The CPT group participated in a program involving ball game, rhythmic movements, and resistance training for eight weeks (three sessions per week). PF and behavior profile were assessed before and after training. CPT program had a significant effect on indicators of social skills such as stereotypic behavior and communication, as well as PF such as handgrip strength, upper and lower body power, flexibility, balance, and agility (P < 0.05). CPT in autistic children can improve indicators of social skills and PF. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *EXERCISE physiology
*GYMNASTICS
*MOTOR ability
*STEREOTYPES
*STRETCH (Physiology)
*REHABILITATION of autistic people
*STATISTICAL sampling
*TREATMENT effectiveness
*RANDOMIZED controlled trials
*RESISTANCE training
*GAMES
*PHYSICAL fitness
*SOCIAL skills
*COMMUNICATION
*CHILD behavior
*GRIP strength
*POSTURAL balance
*EVALUATION
*CHILDREN
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01623257
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172396194
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05731-8