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Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on: April 22, 2015
Golf training as an effective therapeutic tool for autism spectrum disorder: a multisite evaluation
Nathaniel A Shanok1, Edel Randles2, Christine Honsberger1
1Research, Els for Autism Foundation, Jupiter, FL, USA.
Objectives:
A 6-week adapted golf training program was delivered to 31 individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the effects of the program were examined on golf skills, physical fitness abilities, and socio-communicative functioning.
Methods:
The program led to significant improvements in golf skills such as grip positioning, shot control, aim, and posture as well as physical activity abilities including leg strength, core stability, and balance.
Results:
Additionally, staff involved with the program documented significant improvements amongst participants in expressive and receptive communication, as well as social and regulatory skills. However, there were no significant changes in social or communicative abilities in the parent-rated, standardized instrument.
Conclusions:
The adapted golf training program proved to be effective for boosting a variety of abilities in individuals with ASD; sport-training programs should continue to be studied and implemented at autism treatment facilities.
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