Department of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies, Wayne State University, 5101 John C Lodge Fwy, 257 Matthaei, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA.
School of Kinesiology, Center On Physical Activity & Health in Pediatric Disabilities, University of Michigan, 1402 Washington Hts, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
J Autism Dev Disord. 2023 Feb;53(2):633-647. doi: 10.1007/s10803-021-04871-7. Epub 2021 Jan 18.
While there is wide consensus regarding the importance of early intervention, health is rarely considered within priorities. Twenty-five children on the autism spectrum (M = 4.67, SD = 0.82) participated in a 12-week physical activity intervention. Primary objective was to examine impact of a physical activity intervention on physical activity, fitness and motor competence. Secondary objective was to examine associations between motor behavior and ASD symptoms. Ball skills (p < .001) and isometric push-up performance (p = .02) improved. Autism symptoms were associated with motor skills (r > - .49, p < .05). Study outcomes provide new knowledge regarding design, delivery, and measures for early interventions targeting health disparities in young children on the autism spectrum.
虽然人们普遍认为早期干预很重要,但健康在优先级中很少被考虑。25 名自闭症谱系障碍儿童(M=4.67,SD=0.82)参与了为期 12 周的体育活动干预。主要目标是研究体育活动干预对体育活动、健身和运动能力的影响。次要目标是研究运动行为与自闭症谱系障碍症状之间的关联。球技(p<.001)和等长俯卧撑表现(p=0.02)有所提高。自闭症症状与运动技能相关(r>-0.49,p<.05)。研究结果为针对自闭症谱系障碍幼儿健康差异的早期干预的设计、实施和措施提供了新的知识。