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Physical Activity Guidance Resources for Rural Families of Neurodiverse or Developmentally Diverse Children:
Kate Freire1, Rodney Pope2, Kristen Andrews2
1Three Rivers Department of Rural Health, Charles Sturt University, Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona, New South Wales, 2640, Australia, 61 260519361, 61 1800 275278.
JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting
|July 14, 2026
Summary
Co-designing physical activity (PA) resources with families, including neurodiverse children, improved usability and acceptability. This approach highlights the value of user feedback for developing effective family PA resources.
Area of Science:
- Family Health
- Child Development
- Health Resource Design
Background:
- Physical activity (PA) offers benefits for children and parents.
- A gap exists in co-designed resources supporting families in engaging in PA together.
Purpose of the Study:
- To optimize guidance resources for family PA through co-design.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the co-design approach used.
Main Methods:
- Two evidence-informed PA resource prototypes were developed.
- Twelve parents and 13 neurodiverse/developmentally diverse children co-designed resources through workshops.
- Child and adult advisory groups provided oversight, with a child voice facilitator.
Main Results:
- Sixty-two modifications were made to prototypes based on user feedback and observations.
- Key improvements included revised planning sequences, enhanced readability, and negotiation strategies.
- All participating families successfully used the resources for their PA sessions.
Conclusions:
- The co-design approach effectively engaged families, including diverse children, in refining PA resources.
- User feedback is crucial for developing acceptable and usable consumer health resources.
- Future research should explore the impact of these resources on family PA behavior and identity, addressing communication gaps with children.
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