The objective of the review is to evaluate research that has tested the effect of physical activity and sports programs on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in preschool age (36 years). 26 research were considered, conducted at school, during free time and focused on the primary and secondary effects of motor activity interventions. The results showed that they are beneficial: a) to develop motor skills and improve the physical condition of children with ASD; b) to encourage interaction with peers and adults of reference, thus increasing the dimension of social communication; c) to allow them to improve attention span, stimulate working memory and reduce stereotyped and repetitive behaviours.
Effects of motor activity on manifestation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in preschool age children: systematic review
Valentini, Manuela
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2022
Abstract
The objective of the review is to evaluate research that has tested the effect of physical activity and sports programs on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in preschool age (36 years). 26 research were considered, conducted at school, during free time and focused on the primary and secondary effects of motor activity interventions. The results showed that they are beneficial: a) to develop motor skills and improve the physical condition of children with ASD; b) to encourage interaction with peers and adults of reference, thus increasing the dimension of social communication; c) to allow them to improve attention span, stimulate working memory and reduce stereotyped and repetitive behaviours.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
