Comparison of physical activity between children with autism spectrum disorders and typically developing children

Regular physical activity is important for promoting health and well-being; however, physical activity behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have received little attention. We compared physical activity levels among 53 children with ASD and 58 typically developing children aged...

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Main Authors: Bandini, Linda G., Gleason, James, Curtin, Carol, Lividini, Keith, Anderson, Sarah E., Cermak, Sharon A., Maslin, Melissa, Must, Aviva
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: SAGE Publications 2013
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152673
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author Bandini, Linda G.
Gleason, James
Curtin, Carol
Lividini, Keith
Anderson, Sarah E.
Cermak, Sharon A.
Maslin, Melissa
Must, Aviva
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Bandini, Linda G.
Cermak, Sharon A.
Curtin, Carol
Gleason, James
Lividini, Keith
Maslin, Melissa
Must, Aviva
author_facet Bandini, Linda G.
Gleason, James
Curtin, Carol
Lividini, Keith
Anderson, Sarah E.
Cermak, Sharon A.
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description Regular physical activity is important for promoting health and well-being; however, physical activity behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have received little attention. We compared physical activity levels among 53 children with ASD and 58 typically developing children aged 3–11 years who participated in the Children’s Activity and Meal Patterns Study (CHAMPS). After adjustment for age and sex the amount of time spent daily in moderate and vigorous activity was similar in children with ASD (50.0 minutes/day and typically developing children 57.1 minutes/day). However, parents reported that children with ASD participated in significantly fewer types of physical activities than did typically developing children (6.9 vs. 9.6, p <.0001) and spent less time annually participating in these activities than typically developing children (158 vs. 225 hours per year, p < 0.0001) after adjusting for age and sex. Although both groups of children engaged in similar levels of moderate and vigorous activity as measured by accelerometry, children with ASD engaged in fewer physical activities and for less time according to parental report, suggesting that some of the activity in children with ASD is not captured by standard questionnaire-based measures.
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spelling CGSpace1526732024-11-15T08:52:58Z Comparison of physical activity between children with autism spectrum disorders and typically developing children Bandini, Linda G. Gleason, James Curtin, Carol Lividini, Keith Anderson, Sarah E. Cermak, Sharon A. Maslin, Melissa Must, Aviva disorders physical activity children Regular physical activity is important for promoting health and well-being; however, physical activity behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have received little attention. We compared physical activity levels among 53 children with ASD and 58 typically developing children aged 3–11 years who participated in the Children’s Activity and Meal Patterns Study (CHAMPS). After adjustment for age and sex the amount of time spent daily in moderate and vigorous activity was similar in children with ASD (50.0 minutes/day and typically developing children 57.1 minutes/day). However, parents reported that children with ASD participated in significantly fewer types of physical activities than did typically developing children (6.9 vs. 9.6, p <.0001) and spent less time annually participating in these activities than typically developing children (158 vs. 225 hours per year, p < 0.0001) after adjusting for age and sex. Although both groups of children engaged in similar levels of moderate and vigorous activity as measured by accelerometry, children with ASD engaged in fewer physical activities and for less time according to parental report, suggesting that some of the activity in children with ASD is not captured by standard questionnaire-based measures. 2013-01 2024-10-01T13:55:06Z 2024-10-01T13:55:06Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152673 en Limited Access SAGE Publications Bandini, Linda G.; Gleason, James; Curtin, Carol; Lividini, Keith; Anderson, Sarah E.; Cermak, Sharon A.; Maslin, Melissa; and Must, Aviva. 2013. Comparison of physical activity between children with autism spectrum disorders and typically developing children. Autism 17(1): 44-54. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361312437416
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Curtin, Carol
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Anderson, Sarah E.
Cermak, Sharon A.
Maslin, Melissa
Must, Aviva
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