Teaching Sport Skills to Children with Autism

Konukman, Ferman; Yılmaz, İlker; Yanardağ, Mehmet; Yu, Jong-Hoon

doi:10.1080/07303084.2016.1249774

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“…In fact, there are deficits in the anticipated postural adjustments and parachute reactions, and we observe that the child moves his body in bulk, especially during reversals [29]. This could be explained by a deficit in the evolution of infant reflexes a desynchronization persists in movements, it is visible in the crawler and the first steps [30].There is an asymmetry in the use of upper limbs during walking development [30][31][32][33].…”

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Effects of an IPA Motor Activity Program on the Social Skills and Attitudes of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tunisia

Nejah¹,

Chokri²,

Ali³

2021

AOASM

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The aim of this study is to determine the effects of a motor activity program (IPA) on the social skills and attitudes of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Tunisia.The study sample consisted of 24 students between the ages of 6 and 12. The students were divided into two groups: a training group of 12 students (n-12 with ASD) and a control group of developing controls usually consisting of 12 students (n-12 TD). In conclusion, the program (IPA) has increased the motor and social skills of students with ASD in Tunisia and improved their motor skills.

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confidence: 71%

Effects of an IPA Motor Activity Program on the Social Skills and Attitudes of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tunisia

Nejah¹,

Chokri²,

Ali³

2021

AOASM

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“…In ASD, a dyadic nature or interactions with the peers, therapists or parents are the main requirement in many intervention studies such as peer-mediated and psycho-social interventions and therapies (Bishop-Fitzpatrick et al, 2014;Cambric & Agazzi, 2019;Chang & Locke, 2016). In addition to fact, that interventional studies improve cognitive, social, and motor functioning (Hodges et al, 2020) physical activity (PA) interventions improve body image, self-esteem, mood, communication and sensory regulation, while decreasing anxiety and problem behavior (Konukman et al, 2017;Yılmaz et al, 2020).…”

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The Aquatic WATSU® Therapy Program Improves the Quality of Life of an Adult Male with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A Case Report

Tufekcioglu

Arslan²,

Konukman

et al. 2023

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

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The purpose of this single case study was to investigate the effects of the WATSU training program (WTP) on 21 years old male with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study used a high level of individual and structured interventions to improve the underperforming adaptive functioning areas like social and academic skills in ASD. The individualized intervention of WTP was completed in five days using critical verbal and bodily language, technical demonstration, taking turns, basic skills, and timely feedback in a social and sensory-isolated environment. The results were collected via in-training observation, semi-structured family and athletic trainer interviews to evaluate the participant’s condition before and after the WTP. The structured communication opportunities improved the sense of trust and played a prominent role in the development of the quality of life. The results indicated that WTP reduced repetitive movements, stress reactions, challenging behaviors, and improved communication skills. In addition, changing roles, positions, and transitions in WATSU training increased the participant’s resiliency in his life with more comfort. Finally, tactile-emotional quality afferents, warmth, and buoyancy of the water, altered and enriched proprioceptive and vestibular input, being safely cradled in the arms instructor were likely to be the other factors improving the underperforming areas including communication, repetitive movements, stress reactions and challenging behaviors.

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Investigating Strategies Used to Foster Quality Participation in Recreational Sport Programs for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Perceived Importance

Streatch

Bruno

Latimer-Cheung

2023

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly

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Quality experiences in sport programming for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can promote physical and psychosocial benefits and long-term quality participation (QP). Unfortunately, children with ASD often experience sport participation barriers and, consequently, participate less in sport compared with children without disabilities. This study investigated QP priorities and strategies that could foster QP for children with ASD. Caregivers (n = 13), volunteers (n = 26), and staff (n = 14) involved in sport programming for children with ASD rated experiential elements of QP using the Measure of Experiential Aspects of Participation. In addition , a two-round Delphi survey with staff (Round 1: n = 11; Round 2: n = 13) generated 22 strategies for promoting QP—each rated highly with regard to importance (5.69–6.85 on a 7-point scale). Strategies were substantiated with published research evidence. Findings informed the development of a QP tool designed to help instructors implement identified strategies in hopes of improving sport experiences for children with ASD.

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Teaching Sport Skills to Children with Autism

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

Effects of an IPA Motor Activity Program on the Social Skills and Attitudes of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tunisia

Effects of an IPA Motor Activity Program on the Social Skills and Attitudes of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tunisia

The Aquatic WATSU® Therapy Program Improves the Quality of Life of an Adult Male with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A Case Report

Investigating Strategies Used to Foster Quality Participation in Recreational Sport Programs for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Perceived Importance

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