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27-02-2020 | Original Paper

Can Participation in a Community Organized Football Program Improve Social, Behavioural Functioning and Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder? A Pilot Study

Auteurs: Katherine Howells, Carmel Sivaratnam, Ebony Lindor, Christian Hyde, Jane McGillivray, Andrew Whitehouse, Nicole Rinehart

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2020

Abstract

This pilot research investigated the effects of a community-based organized football program on behavioral, social and communicative outcomes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In a non-randomized design, 19 children completed the football program and were compared pre- and post-intervention with 21 children who received no comparable intervention (ages 5–12 years). Caregiver-report using the child behavior checklist indicated a significant decrease in total, internalizing, DSM-oriented anxiety and social problems for children who participated in the program, with no change in the comparison group. There were no group differences in socialization and communication scores on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior scale. Results provide preliminary evidence in support of the program, justifying the need for further, more rigorous trials in this area.

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Titel: Can Participation in a Community Organized Football Program Improve Social, Behavioural Functioning and Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder? A Pilot Study
Auteurs: Katherine Howells
Carmel Sivaratnam
Ebony Lindor
Christian Hyde
Jane McGillivray
Andrew Whitehouse
Nicole Rinehart
Publicatiedatum: 27-02-2020
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04423-5

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