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Published on: March 27, 2012
Effect of yoga on children with autism spectrum disorder in special schools
Sindhu Shanker1, Balaram Pradhan2
1Division of Yoga and Humanities, S-VYASA (Deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Introduction:
Yoga as a holistic mind-body intervention is increasingly evaluated for the management of various autism symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Methodology:
Forty-three children with ASD from 4 special schools were randomized into two groups, yoga group: 23 children and control group: 20 children. The yoga group received 12 weeks of yoga intervention in special schools.
Results:
Significant improvement in the yoga group was noted in the overall autism severity (P < 0.001) as reported by the parents in comparison to the control group.
Conclusion:
The findings of the study show that yoga can have a positive impact on the symptomatology of autism.
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