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Trial reportBMC complementary medicine and therapies2025

Effect of fundamental movement skills practice on executive function and social interaction ability in children with moderate autism: a randomized controlled trial.

Qiang Wang, Shuqi Jia, Feng Ding, Xi Wang, Yanran Si, Xing Wang, Jing Sun

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Qiang Wang *School of Athletic Performance, Guangdong Vocational Institute of Sport, Guangzhou, China.
Shuqi Jia *School of Physical Education, Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Feng DingSchool of Physical Education, Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Xi WangSchool of Physical Education, Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Yanran SiPhysical Education and Sport Department, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China. 02541@shisu.edu.cn.
Xing WangSchool of Physical Education, Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Jing SunShanghai Institute of Visual Arts, Shanghai, China. sunjing20042008@163.com.

Funding

Shanghai Key Lab of Human Performance 11DZ2261100
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the effects of practicing fundamental movement skills (FMS) on executive function and social interaction abilities in children with moderate autism.

methodsA randomized controlled experimental design was employed. Twenty-five children with moderate autism were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group received the FMS intervention, while the control group continued with their regular daily routine without intervention. The intervention was conducted over 18 weeks, with sessions held four times per week, each lasting 45 min at a moderate intensity. Executive function and social interaction abilities were assessed in both groups before and after the intervention.

resultsSocial interaction abilities, as measured by the SRS-2 scores and its sub-dimensions, showed significant improvement (P < 0.05). In terms of executive function, significant improvements were observed in the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) scale scores, specifically in inhibition, shifting (cognitive flexibility), emotional control, and working memory (P < 0.05). However, there were no significant improvements in initiation, planning, organization, or monitoring functions (P > 0.05).

conclusionThe FMS intervention led to improvements in both social interaction abilities and executive function in children with autism spectrum disorder. However, the improvement in executive function was selective, with certain sub-dimensions showing significant gains while others did not. This study underscores the value of cross-modal interventions that bridge motor skill development and socioemotional learning, providing a foundation for future hybrid paradigms integrating FMS and dance movement therapy (DMT)principles.

trial registrationThe study protocol, based on a true experimental design, was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (registration number ChiCTR2400087989) on August 8, 2024.

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Autistic DisorderExecutive FunctionMotor SkillsSocial InteractionChildFemaleHumansMaleAutismExecutive functionFundamental movement skillsSocial interaction ability

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PMID41039500
PMCPMC12492723

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