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Promoting Positive Health Outcomes in an Urban Community-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Preschool Aged Children on the Autism Spectrum.


ABSTRACT: While there is wide consensus regarding the importance of early intervention, health is rarely considered within priorities. Twenty-five children on the autism spectrum (Mage?=?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??-??.49, p?

SUBMITTER: Ketcheson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7812710 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Promoting Positive Health Outcomes in an Urban Community-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Preschool Aged Children on the Autism Spectrum.

Ketcheson Leah L   Staples Kerri K   Pitchford Edward Andrew EA   Loetzner Franziska F  

Journal of autism and developmental disorders 20210118 2


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<sub>age</sub> = 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 < .00  ...[more]

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