ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2006
Physical activity patterns in youth with autism spectrum disorders.
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63 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Screen Time and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Risk, Usage, and Addiction.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Balance Control in Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Alpha psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Correlates of Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review of Cross-Sectional Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Meta-Analysis on Intervention Effects of Physical Activities on Children and Adolescents with Autism.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
- Physical activity, sedentary behavior and their correlates in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review.PloS one · 2017Pooled it
- ChatGPT-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Pre-Post Feasibility Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Trial
- Effects of Family-Professional Partnerships in Adapted Physical Education on the Fundamental Motor Skills, Adaptive Behaviors, and Physical Activity Levels of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and on Parent Satisfaction.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Trial
- Combined Physical Training Strategies Improve Physical Fitness, Behavior, and Social Skills of Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2023Trial
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- Effect of whole body vibration on stereotypy of young children with autism.BMJ case reports · 2011Trial
- Parental Perspectives on Sports Participation in Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1 Following a Multicomponent Physical Activity Program: A Qualitative Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effects of Adapted Aquatic Exercise on Autism-Related Behaviors, Flexibility, and Handgrip Strength in Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Disparities in Physical Activity and Sport Participation Among Transition-Age Youth With Autism and Intellectual Disability.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2026Article
- Perspectives of parents of individuals with autism spectrum disorders on participation in physical activity: a mixed methods study.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2026Article
- Participating in sports for individuals with autism spectrum disorder: shifting the focus from symptom relief to performance.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Barriers to physical activity in individuals with autism spectrum disorders after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes in Türkiye.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2026Article
- Brief Report: Decreased Bone Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
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- Sex Differences in Sleep and Physical Activity Patterns in Autism Spectrum Disorder.Clocks & sleep · 2024Article
- Acquisition and Retention Effects of Fundamental Movement Skills on Physical Activity and Health-Related Fitness of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine age-related physical activity patterns in youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Thirty youth, aged 10-19 years, were divided into three groups: elementary (n=9), middle (n=9) and high (n=12) school. Participants wore an accelerometer and completed an activity questionnaire for seven consecutive days. The main findings were that (a) elementary youth are more active than the other groups, regardless type of day or time period, and (b) there are no consistent patterns in physical activity of youth with ASD according to day or time period. Findings emphasize that interventions for this population should address increasing extracurricular physical activity options during adolescence.
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