Download or read book The Effects of a Remote based Exercise Intervention on Psychosocial Factors in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Juan Carlos Mayo and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AIM: The aim for this study was to identify the effects of physical activity (PA) on the psychosocial factors (PA self-efficacy, enjoyment of PA, perceived stress, and depression) amongst young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the use of a 12-week remotely prescribed exercise program. METHODSs: This quasi-experimental study consisted of a 12-week remote-based exercise intervention (and a no-exercise control group) for young adults (18 - 35 years) with ASD. Participants were recruited through the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), an organization that provides resources to individuals with ASD and their families. The exercise program occurred twice a week for 45 minutes each session. Both the intervention and control groups were asked to complete surveys on PA self-efficacy, PA enjoyment, perceived stress, and depression. RESULTS: A total of 16 young adults (intervention = 10; control = 6) with ASD were included in the final analysis. Findings revealed that there was a significant decrease in depression scores in the intervention group following the exercise intervention (p = 0.03). Additionally, the change in depression scores from baseline to post-exercise program was significantly greater than in the control condition (p=0.017). Findings were not significant for either exercise group and control group for scores in enjoyment, self-efficacy, and perceived stress. CONCLUSION: Preliminary evidence suggest that a remote-based exercise intervention may reduce symptoms of depression in young adults with ASD. Future studies that consider the type of exercise program prescribed and increasing the sample diversity and size are needed.
Download or read book The Psychological Benefits of a Remote Physical Activity Intervention in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Madisyn Taylor Pelchat and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous studies found that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) tend to demonstrate poor health behaviors, including unhealthy nutrition habits and low physical activity (PA) levels. Growing research suggests the PA can improve ASD-related symptoms and attenuate the mental and physical adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the stay-at-home order was put in place because of COVID-19, which negatively affected health behaviors in many individuals with ASD, including an increase in sedentary behavior and screen time and less PA participation. Prior research also has found that young adults with ASD are at a higher risk for obesity than their neurotypical counterparts. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a 12-week online physical activity intervention on exercise self-efficacy, PA enjoyment, perceived stress, and depression in young adults with ASD. A total of 10 participants (mean age: 26.5, 70% male) completed the exercise intervention, which was accessed through the Zoom platform, and occurred twice a week for 45 minutes. Results revealed a significant decrease in depression levels following the exercise intervention (p=0.03). Although not statistically significant, there was an increase in PA enjoyment following the exercise intervention (p=0.08). There were no statistical differences for exercise self-efficacy or perceived stress. These findings indicate that the remote-based exercise program may help to alleviate depressive symptoms in young adults with ASD. Given that recent research has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased depressive symptoms in young adults with ASD, the use of a remote-based exercise program may have helped to attenuate these symptoms in this population. Future research should examine larger sample sizes and compare effects of in-person vs remote-based exercise interventions.
Download or read book The Impact of an Exercise Intervention on Stereotypical Behaviors in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Kirsten A. Nouzovsky and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of an exercise intervention in reducing stereotypical behaviors in a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A single subject A-B-A-B design with a repeating baseline was used for this investigation. The research design will be implemented to determine if an exercise program (i.e., cycling) impact the frequency of stereotypical behaviors demonstrated by a child with ASD. Results indicate that an exercise intervention has the potential to decrease stereotypical behaviors in a child with ASD. While stereotypical behaviors have always been shown to decrease immediately after physical exercise-based interventions (Kern et al., 1984; Powers et al., 1992; Reid et al., 1988), these behaviors seemed to gradually increase and return to baseline levels over a 40 min (Celiberti et al., 1997) to 90 min (Levinson & Reid, 1993) period of rest. Therefore, it is imperative that exercise interventions such as cycling be considered as an APE programming option so that more children with ASD are afforded the social and physiological health benefits provided by cycling. Interobserver agreement was not met in this study.
Download or read book The Collateral Effects of Varying Antecedent Exercise Intensities on Stereotypy and Other Adaptive Behaviors in Children with Autism written by Travis Chong Ching Wong and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prevalence rate of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing. One of the main deficits among people diagnosed with ASD is the presence of stereotypy. More importantly, stereotypy are difficult to reduce because they are often maintained by automatic reinforcement and do not have clear antecedent or trigger to these behaviors. Most interventions that are often used to address stereotypy are consequence- and punishment-based interventions, such as response interruption and redirection and response blocking. Although these interventions are effective in reducing stereotypy, they are only implemented after the stereotypy are exhibited and practitioners need to be trained to implement these interventions. In addition, they may produce negative behavioral side effects, such as tantrum behaviors and aggression. Consequently, more research has been focusing on developing antecedent-based interventions on reducing stereotypic behaviors that would also prevent negative side effects. Recent research have indicated that antecedent physical exercise interventions can lead to significant reduction of stereotypy and also many other positive collateral effects, such as increased level of academic engagement. However, various types of exercises have been incorporated in previous research and there is not enough evidence to suggest which type of physical exercise interventions or specific intervention parameters yield the largest reduction in stereotypy. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of varying antecedent exercise intensities and examine whether exercise intervention with higher intensity are more effective in reducing stereotypic behaviors than lower intensity exercise intervention. In addition, this study examined participants’ subsequent task engagement or functional play as collateral effects. Results indicated that children with ASD who engage in stereotypy can benefit from antecedent exercise regardless of the exercise intensity. However, the findings suggested that higher intensity antecedent exercise led to lower levels of subsequent stereotypy and higher levels of other adaptive behaviors when compared to lower intensity antecedent exercise. Potential implications and recommendations for practitioners working with children with ASD who engage in stereotypy are provided, in addition to possible areas of future research
Download or read book Increasing Physical Activity in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Katherine B. LaLonde and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experts recommend that individuals walk 10,000 steps or more per day and doing so has been shown to have several health benefits. Unfortunately, many people fall short of 10,000 steps per day. Exercise levels are characteristically lower in people with Autism Spectrum Disorders than in people without ASD. The present study comprised two experiments that used goal setting and reinforcement to increase physical activity in young adults with ASD. The first study employed a multiple baseline across participants design in combination with a reversal design to determine the effects of a treatment package on the number of daily steps taken by young adults with ASD while at school. Participants were given pedometers to wear. Once participant's number of steps stabilized in baseline, they set individual goals and received reinforcers for successfully meeting those goals. By the end of each treatment condition all participants were successfully meeting their goals and walking at least 10,000 steps per day. The classroom teacher reported the treatment package was easy to implement and effective. These findings suggest that goal setting and reinforcement can substantially increase the number of steps by people with ASD. Experiment 2 used a multiple baseline across participants design to determine the effects of goal setting and reinforcement on the number of daily steps taken by young adults with ASD at home and during the weekends over a six month period. The number of steps taken by each participant increased during the goal setting and reinforcement phase and participants consistently met their daily goal outside of school. Participants weight and body mass indices decreased during the study. A modified concurrent chains procedure was used to assess whether participants liked wearing the Fitbit. When participants were given a choice between immediate access to a preferred item and the opportunity to wear the pedometer, participants consistently chose to wear the pedometer. The finding of the two studies suggest that goal setting and reinforcement are useful in increasing exercise in people with ASD.
Download or read book Effects of Physical Exercise on Stereotypy and Academic Engagement of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Alyssa Coha and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exercise interventions are effective in reducing stereotypical behaviors in children with ASD, with high-intensity exercise enhancing the effects significantly (Teh et al., 2021). Neely et al. (2015) found a moderate-to-large effect of exercise on stereotypy and academic engagement; however, the intensity of exercise was only indirectly assessed using behavioral indicators of satiation (e.g., flushed face). It was hypothesized that Neely et al.'s (2015) protocol could be more consistently effective if the intensity was directly controlled and matched to what previous systematic reviews and meta-analysis had suggested as the most effective (Center for Disease Control and Prevention; CDC 2020, 64% - 76% of an individual's maximum heart rate). The present study systematically replicated Neely et al.'s (2015) study controlling the intensity of the exercise using a physiological measurement (heart rate) and examining its effects on stereotypic responses and academic engagement. Participants were two children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and evidence of stereotypy maintained by automatic reinforcement. Neely et al.'s (2015) design and conditions were replicated, namely, a multielement design with (a) no exercise (baseline), and (b) physical exercise until participants showed behavioral indicators of satiation. A third condition was introduced to test for controlling the intensity of the exercise using the heart rate measure. Percentage of intervals with stereotypic responses and academic engagement and heart rate were measured across conditions. Neely et al.'s main findings were reproduced, namely, antecedent exercise reduced stereotypic responses and increased academic engagement. Physiological measurement provided some evidence of a functional relationship between heart rate and stereotypic and academic engagement responses (as heart rate increased, stereotypic responses decreased while academic engagement increased). An effect size analysis (Tau-U index; Parker et al., 2011) was conducted to supplement visual analysis and allow for comparisons with previous research (meta-analyses and Neely et al.'s findings). The effect of exercise on stereotypy was large across conditions and participants. Effects on academic engagement varied between participants, with low-to-moderate effects for one participant and large effect for a second participant. Our findings overall confirm the effectiveness, reliability, and social validity of Neely et al.'s exercise intervention. However, adding a physiological measurement to control the intensity of exercise seems to produce a more robust and consistent effect, especially on stereotypy. The present modified version of Neely et al.'s intervention could be used to continue testing the effects of exercise on other behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorder (e.g., out of seat behavior, aggression, self-injurious behaviors; Wong et al. 2022).
Download or read book The Effects of Social Communication Interventions Delivered Via Telepractice Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism written by Angela Luther Campos and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objective: This systematic review aims to determine the effectiveness of social communication interventions for adolescents and young adults with autism when delivered via telepractice. Method: Three research databases were searched, yielding four studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Inclusion criteria were published journal articles with adolescent or young adult participants with an autism spectrum disorder. The interventions used targeted social communication with an interventionist and needed to be conducted via telehealth for 50% of the intervention. Studies were excluded if participants had significant mental health diagnoses. Studies were also excluded if the intervention used a computer-based intervention or artificials intelligence. Results: PEERS was determined to be an effective intervention when delivered to adolescents via telepractice, as evidenced by two randomized controlled trials. Two other interventions were documented in the literature with positive results, though they did not show consistent generalization of learned social skills across non-treatment contexts, such as increased social outings. Conclusion: Telepractice is a viable method of delivery when teaching social communication. Participants were satisfied with the results of all interventions. Interventions should include a component meant to address generalization deficits.
Download or read book Effects of Exercise based Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD written by Sam Ka Lam Sam and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effects of a Therapeutic Recreation Intervention Within a Technology based Physical Activity Context on the Social Interaction of Male Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by I-Tsun Chiang and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Combining Exercise and Psychotherapy to Treat Mental Health written by Carneiro, Lara and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last decade has seen a renewed recognition of the interconnection of the mental and physical wellbeing of people living with mental diseases. Research has assessed the impact of exercise and psychological interventions as monotherapy and complementary treatments to usual care and found considerable benefits to reduce psychiatric symptoms and improve quality of life. Questions remain on the effectiveness and on the best practices to deliver such interventions. Combining Exercise and Psychotherapy to Treat Mental Health evaluates the effects of psychotherapy and exercise interventions in individuals with mental health diseases. The book also addresses psychotherapy and exercise interventions for mental health followed by combined psychotherapy and exercise interventions and provides strategies for maintaining exercise involvement. Covering key topics such as anxiety disorders, psychology, exercise, and mood disorders, this premier reference source is ideal for therapists, mental health specialists, psychologists, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.
Download or read book The Effects of Antecedent Physical Activity on the Academic Engagement of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Heather Nicholson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beyond Skills to Pay the Bills written by Annemarie Connor and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effects of a Remotely Delivered Progressive Muscle Relaxation Intervention to Address Anxiety Levels in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability written by Melissa Yuhan Keong and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aggression and Self injurious Behaviors written by Tara Buck and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In High School Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Does Physical Activity Influence Functional Capacity written by Kaelyn Beach and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Teens diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk of developing comorbidities associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Alongside obesity, a decrease in physical fitness and delays in motor skill acquisition impact functional capacity and ability of the child to participate in society. The purpose of this literature review was to determine if physical activity impacted the functional capacity in high-school aged children with ASD.Methods: A comprehensive search strategy using MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL, Cochrane, SPORTDiscus, APA PsycInfo, socINDEX, ERIC, and Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine was completed. Search terms included: “autism spectrum disorder,” “exercise,” “rehabilitation,” “physical therapy,” and “functional activity.” Inclusion criteria included: application of a physical activity intervention, a sample diagnosed with ASD, and implementation of either intervention, cohort, systematic review, or meta-analysis study designs. Exclusion criteria included: an outcome that focused only on the cognitive, behavioral, or sensory domains, a sample diagnosed only with Asperger’s syndrome, studies not written in English, and a sample that only included adults over 22 years of age.Results: After a thorough review of the literature, seven articles were selected for inclusion in this review: 1 meta-analysis, 1 systematic review, 4 intervention studies, and 1 feasibility study.Discussion: Though strong evidence is lacking in this area of research, results from this review indicate a positive correlation between physical activity and improvements in functional capacity. Future research should include physical therapists as keystone providers for children with ASD and guidelines made to assist therapists in the prevention of secondary impairments and improvements in physical functioning of children with ASD.
Download or read book Effects of a Peer Mentored Exercise Program on Physical Activity and Fitness for College Students with ASD written by Steffanie Colgate and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are less fit than their peers without ASD, which is why it is important to give exercise interventions further attention. Barriers such as a lack of motivation to be physically active, limited physical activity opportunities, as well as impaired motor skills may restrict exercise participation. Peer mentors can be helpful support devices when administering exercise interventions for college students with ASD. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a peer mentored exercise program on physical activity and fitness for college students with ASD. Sixteen college students with ASD (male = 13, female = 3; mean age = 22.38) participated in this study. All participants partook in the IFiT (Into Fitness Together) program; which is a peer mentored physical activity program for college students with ASD. Additionally, the participants completed physical fitness assessments before and after IFiT. The physical fitness assessments included: cardiorespiratory fitness, upper body and abdominal muscular endurance, as well as flexibility. Physical activity (i.e. steps per day) was monitored through a Fitbit Charge 2 throughout the 10-week intervention. Statistical significance was found in 3 out of 4 fitness measurements at post testing: Vo2 max (p=.005), sit and reach (p=.014), and push-ups (p=.010). Out of the 16 participants in this study, 10 met the physical activity criteria to be included in analysis. Physical activity results showed that our participants averaged 9,712 SPD and over half (60%) of the participant’s individual activity graphs displayed an upward trend in average SPD throughout the intervention. Results from this study suggest that a peer mentored exercise program may be an effective method to increase physical activity and fitness in college students with ASD.
Download or read book Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Peter Sturmey and published by Pro-Ed. This book was released on 2007 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
