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ArticleBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation2024

Effects of mini-basketball training program on social communication impairments and regional homogeneity of brain functions in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder.

Yang Yang, Dandan Chen, Kelong Cai, Lina Zhu, Yifan Shi, Xiaoxiao Dong, Zhiyuan Sun, Zhiyuan Qiao, Yahui Yang, Weike Zhang and 2 more

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Article in BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yang YangCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Dandan ChenCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Kelong CaiCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Lina ZhuCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Yifan ShiCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Xiaoxiao DongCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Zhiyuan SunCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Zhiyuan QiaoCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Yahui YangCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Weike ZhangCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Haiyong MaoCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Aiguo ChenCollege of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China. agchen@yzu.edu.cn.
Yangzhou University · CNNanjing Sport Institute · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSocial communication impairments (SCI) is a core symptom of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is marked by challenges in social interaction. Although physical exercise has been shown to improve SCI, this finding has not been supported by comprehensive scientific evidence. Existing research has established a strong link between the SCI in children with ASD and abnormalities in regional homogeneity (ReHo). Therefore, investigating the effects of physical exercise on SCI and Reho in patients with ASD may help to elucidate the neurological mechanisms involved.

methodsThe present study included 30 preschool children diagnosed with ASD, with 15 participants in each group (experimental and control). The experimental group underwent a 12-week mini-basketball training program (MBTP) based on routine behavioral rehabilitation, while the control group only received routine behavioral rehabilitation. The Social Responsiveness Scale-Second Edition (SRS-2) was employed to assess SCI in both groups. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging technology was used to evaluate ReHo in both groups.

resultsAfter 12-week of MBTP, significant group × time interactions were observed between the experimental and control groups in total SRS-2 scores (F = 14.514, p < 0.001, η

conclusionsOur study underscores the effectiveness of a 12-week MBTP in ameliorating SCI and abnormalities in ReHo among preschool children with ASD.

trial registrationThe trial is retrospectively registered on the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR1900024973; August 5, 2019).

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Autism spectrum disorderMagnetic resonance imagingMini-basketballPreschool childrenRegional homogeneitySocial communication impairments

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