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- Title
An exploration of a physical activity intervention in a community fitness setting for adolescents with autism.
- Authors
Bassette, Laura; Sundberg, Shawna; Magnusen, Abby; Ramirez, Alysan; Badger, Emily
- Abstract
It is well established that adolescents with autism spectrum disorders often do not engage in physical activity, which may contribute to secondary health concerns (e.g., poor cardiovascular health and diabetes). The purpose of this study was to extend the research on a behavioral intervention package and address previous limitations (i.e., small number of exercises and minimal maintenance). A multiple baseline design across participants was used to determine if there was a functional relationship between the intervention and independence of physical activity, creating workouts, and navigating workouts. The results indicate that participants were able to acquire and maintain skills. When new exercises were presented in generalization, two participants demonstrated higher levels of independence in physical activity and one participant displayed a similar level to baseline. Implications and areas for future research are discussed.
- Subjects
INDIANA; PHYSICAL fitness centers; MOBILE apps; EFFECT sizes (Statistics); BEHAVIOR therapy; COMMUNITY health services; TASK performance; PHYSICAL activity; AUTODIDACTICISM; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; RESEARCH funding; STATISTICAL sampling; REHABILITATION of autistic people; EXERCISE therapy; VIDEO recording; ADOLESCENCE
- Publication
Behavioral Interventions, 2023, Vol 38, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
1072-0847
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/bin.1970