ReviewBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Effects of Physical Activity on Cognition, Behavior, and Motor Skills in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 5 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
- Effects of exercise on core symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and three-level meta-analysis.BMC psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of the SPARK program on motor skills, physical fitness, and social skills in children and adolescents: a systematic review.BMC pediatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Prescription of Exercise Programs for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative effectiveness of physical exercise interventions on sociability and communication in children and adolescents with autism: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMC psychology · 2024Pooled it
- "My child before and now": parental perceptions of changes in functioning following participation in the global integration method (Método de Integração Global) in children with autism spectrum disorder.Frontiers in public health · 2026Trial
- The impact of sensory integration based sports training on motor and social skill development in children with autism spectrum disorder.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Dropout From Exercise Interventions in Autistic Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- 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
- Effects of a Structured Resistance Training Program on Muscular Strength and Functional Performance in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A 12-Week Intervention Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Fundamental Motor Skills and Motor Competence in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Narrative Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Design and Iterative Development of Serious Exergames for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Formative Multiple-Case Pilot Study.JMIR serious games · 2026Article
- A symphony of functioning: exploring the interplay of cognition, movement, and visual demands in adolescents on the autism spectrum using mobile brain-body imaging (MoBI).Journal of neurodevelopmental disorders · 2026Article
- Game-based and individualized movement training improves physiological and motor outcomes in young adults with autism spectrum disorder: an experimental study from Türkiye.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Effects of Life Kinetik-based exercise training on cognitive and motor performance in individuals with intellectual disabilities.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Relationship among physical activity, social anxiety, and autistic traits in female college students: a variable-and person-centered analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Physical exercise therapy for autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review of systematic reviews.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Five-year trends in U. S. child and adolescent 24-hour movement behavior guideline adherence, 2018-2022.Journal of activity, sedentary and sleep behaviors · 2025Article
- A symphony of functioning: Assessing the interplay of cognition, movement, and visual processing in adolescents on the autism spectrum using mobile brain-body imaging (MoBI).Research square · 2025Article
- Stigma and Misinformation About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on Tiktok and Instagram: Content Analysis Using #ASD, #Autism and #ASDinfo.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
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Abstract
The aim of this paper was to analyze the acute and chronic effects of physical activity (PA) on cognition, behavior, and motor skill in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), taking into account potential confounders. In addition, it was intended to elaborate a guide of educational applications with strategies for PA use. Studies were identified in four databases from January 2010 to June 2023. A total of 19 interventional studies met the inclusion criteria. PA programs ranged from two weeks to one year in duration, with a frequency of one to five sessions per week. More than 58% of the studies showed positive effects of PA on cognition, and 45.5% on behavior and motor skill. Moderate-vigorous PA for 15-30 min has shown acute effects on cognition, general behavior, and stereotypic/repetitive behaviors in youth with ASD. A total of 9 out of 14 studies showed chronic effects on general behavior and stereotypic behaviors, and only 6 on motor skills.
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