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Exercise as Medicine across the Autism Spectrum: A Conceptualized Framework
David S Geslak1, Robyn T Boudreaux2, Benjamin D Boudreaux3
1Exercise Connection, Lisle, IL.
Abstract:
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is 1 in 31 children in the United States and is associated with increased risk for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and shorter life expectancy. While the benefits of exercise for individuals with autism spectrum disorder are shown to be beneficial, federal endorsed guidelines and exercise prescriptions such as the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) fail to account for the complexity and diversity of the autistic population. The present article addresses the applicability of traditional exercise prescriptions for autistic individuals and presents a new conceptualized personal recommendation based on current data available, lived experiences, and evidence-based teaching strategies.
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