ArticleBMJ open sport & exercise medicine2023
Neurodiversity in elite sport: a systematic scoping review.
Article in BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Mental health in elite athletes: International Olympic Committee consensus statement (2026).British journal of sports medicine · 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
- Instructor-reported support needs and neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses among children in Japanese judo: a cross-sectional survey across all Japanese prefectures.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Neurodiversity and mental health in esports.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Use of Serious Games in Interventions of Executive Functions in Neurodiverse Children: Systematic Review.JMIR serious games · 2024Review
- Bridging the gap: integrating neurodivergence into rehabilitation plans for adults.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2024Article
- Prevalence and Factors Associated with Mental Health Complaints in Japanese Collegiate Athletes.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
The objective of this systematic scoping review is to understand the extent and scope of evidence regarding neurodiversity in elite sport. This systematic scoping review considered epidemiological studies, com mentary and viewpoints papers, systematic review and meta-analyses, and any intervention or clinical treatment, management and practice studies in relation to neurodiversity in elite sport. Case studies and grey literature were ineligible for review. Neurodivergence included neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and specific learning disorders. Elite sport was defined as Olympic, Paralympic, national, international, professional and semiprofessional sport. The final 23 studies included in this review comprised 10 observational studies, 4 systematic/narrative reviews, 6 commentary/position statements and 3 qualitative studies. The literature reflected a major focus on ADHD as a risk factor for concussion and prognosis for postconcussion recovery. Further, there was a focus on the medical management of ADHD, regarding adherence to sporting antidoping regulations. One study focused on the experience of autism in athletes in elite sport settings through qualitative interviews. One study focused on anxiety disorders in elite athletes, with ADHD emerging as a major risk factor. There is a strong rationale for future research to build on the evidence for neurodiversity in elite sport to foster supportive and inclusive elite sporting environments.
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