ReviewInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2025
Physical activity experiences among children with ADHD and ASD: a qualitative meta-synthesis literature review.
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- Physical activity profiles of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms among preschool children.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Iterative Adaptations in a Physical Activity Program for Children with Autism: A Feasibility and Implementation Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The development and assessment of a movement-based coaching program on executive function skills: an exploratory quality improvement study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Evaluating large language models for ADHD education: A comparative study of ChatGPT 5, DeepSeek V3, and Grok 4.PloS one · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim was to analyze and synthesize empirical research on physical activity experiences among children diagnosed with ADHD and ASD.
methodsA qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted, including 17 articles published between 2010 and 2023. The synthesis encompasses qualitative research on the experiences of children with ADHD and ASD in organized physical activity. Data were categorized into overarching themes based on a socio-ecological model. Each overarching theme was subdivided into themes and sub-themes illustrated with extracts from each study.
resultsThe research was conducted in several countries, with a predominance of studies from the USA and Canada. Most studies focused on children diagnosed with ASD, with boys being more frequently represented. Various intrapersonal factors were influential, with negative factors including disability-specific constraints, motor skill difficulties, and dissatisfaction with physical activity, while enjoyment of specific activities and positive attitudes towards physical activity were identified as some of the positive factors. In terms of interpersonal factors, interactions with family, friends, teammates, and coaches or teachers shaped both positive and negative experiences.
conclusionsThe findings provide valuable insights into the experiences of children with ADHD and ASD in organized physical activity contexts. Key aspects identified can guide future research and initiatives aimed at including children with ADHD and ASD in organized physical activities.
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