09-09-2022 | Original Paper
Combined Physical Training Strategies Improve Physical Fitness, Behavior, and Social Skills of Autistic Children
Auteurs:
Amir Hossein Haghighi, Shokofeh Broughani, Roya Askari, Hadi Shahrabadi, Daniel Souza, Paulo Gentil
Gepubliceerd in:
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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Uitgave 11/2023
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Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of combined physical training (CPT) on social skills and physical fitness (PF) in children with ASD. Sixteen children with autism (age 6–10 years) were randomly assigned into two groups: CPT and control. The CPT group participated in a program involving ball game, rhythmic movements, and resistance training for eight weeks (three sessions per week). PF and behavior profile were assessed before and after training. CPT program had a significant effect on indicators of social skills such as stereotypic behavior and communication, as well as PF such as handgrip strength, upper and lower body power, flexibility, balance, and agility (P < 0.05). CPT in autistic children can improve indicators of social skills and PF.