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Celina Salvador-Garcia1, Teresa Valverde-Esteve2, Oscar Chiva-Bartoll3
1Department of Pedagogy and Didactics of the Social Sciences, Language and Literature, Universitat Jaume I, 12071 Castellón, Spain.
Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|October 3, 2022
Summary
Extracurricular physical education programs significantly improved dynamic balance and postural control in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This highlights the benefits of tailored physical activity for motor skill development in ASD.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Motor Development Studies
Background:
- Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit challenges in motor skills, including dynamic balance and postural control.
- Service-Learning Physical Education (PE) programs offer a structured approach to enhance motor proficiency.
- Understanding the impact of extracurricular PE on ASD-related motor deficits is crucial for intervention development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the acute effects of a 6-month extracurricular Service-Learning PE program on dynamic balance in children with ASD.
- To assess changes in postural control using the Limits of Stability protocol.
- To determine the efficacy of this specific PE program for improving motor skills in the ASD population.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design was employed with 23 participants diagnosed with ASD.
- Participants were allocated into an experimental group (participating in the PE program) and a control group.
- Dynamic balance and postural control were measured using the Limits of Stability protocol before and after the intervention period.
Main Results:
- The experimental group demonstrated statistically significant improvements in dynamic balance and postural control.
- No significant changes were observed in the control group, indicating the program's specific effect.
- The findings suggest a positive correlation between participation in the Service-Learning PE program and enhanced motor function.
Conclusions:
- Extracurricular Service-Learning PE programs can effectively enhance dynamic balance and postural control in children with ASD.
- These findings support the integration of such programs to improve general motor proficiency in children with ASD.
- The study provides valuable insights for educators and therapists seeking to optimize physical activity interventions for the ASD population.
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