ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2024
Effects of Physical Exercise on Gross Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Dose-response relationship between exercise interventions and motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative efficacy of various physical activity interventions on individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2026Pooled it
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- Effectiveness of exercise interventions on gross motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of physical activity on motor, communication, social, and executive function in children with autism spectrum disorder: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.European journal of pediatrics · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of exercise dosage on children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in child and adolescent psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of Physical Exercise on Motor Skills in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Design and Iterative Development of Serious Exergames for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Formative Multiple-Case Pilot Study.JMIR serious games · 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
- Effectiveness of Motor Support Program in Multidimensional Development of Autistic Children.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Effects of Physical Activity on Executive Function and Emotional Regulation in Children and Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Effects of Rhythmic Motor and Behavioral Intervention on Motor and Social Performance in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- The Impact of a Music- and Movement-Based Intervention on Motor Competence, Social Engagement, and Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Cognitive, social, and behavioral effects of music and motor intervention in children with autism spectrum disorder: the role of time of day.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- The impact of a ball sports combination training program on physical fitness and body mass Index in children with autism spectrum disorder.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Effects of different exercise modalities on pediatric and adolescent populations with developmental disorders: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.European journal of pediatrics · 2024Article
- Sport and Autism: What Do We Know so Far? A Review.Sports medicine - open · 2024Review
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Abstract
Research shows many positive effects from physical exercise. The present study examined the impact of a structured physical exercise program compared to treatment as usual on the gross motor skills of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants included 20 children, from 4 to 7 years old, who were assigned to two groups; an experimental group (n = 10) who received a structured physical exercise program for 60-min sessions, three times a week for eight weeks, and a control group (n = 10) who received conventional physiotherapy. Gross motor skills were assessed with the Abbreviated Development Scale -3 before and after the physical exercise program. The experimental group exhibited significant improvements in gross motor skills compared to the control group. This study suggests that structured physical exercise programs can improve gross motor skills in children with ASD.
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