Dynamic balance improvement in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder after an extracurricular Service-Learning Physical Education program

This study aimed to examine the acute changes in dynamic balance Postural Control experienced by children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who undertook a 6-month extracurricular Service-Learning Physical Education (PE) program. The study used a quasi-experimental design with 23 participants divi...

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Published in:Developmental neurorehabilitation 2023-01, Vol.26 (1), p.18-26
Main Authors: Salvador-Garcia, Celina, Valverde-Esteve, Teresa, Chiva-Bartoll, Oscar, Maravé-Vivas, María
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Child
Dynamic balance
Exercise
Humans
physical education
Physical Education and Training
Postural Balance
postural control
service-learning
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Summary:This study aimed to examine the acute changes in dynamic balance Postural Control experienced by children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who undertook a 6-month extracurricular Service-Learning Physical Education (PE) program. The study used a quasi-experimental design with 23 participants divided into an experimental group and a control group. Limits of Stability protocol was used to measure the children's postural control. The results showed that the experimental group achieved statistically significant improvements. To conclude, this study provides substantial input about how extracurricular PE activities aimed at developing the general motor proficiency of ASD children can improve their dynamic balance.
ISSN:1751-8423
1751-8431
DOI:10.1080/17518423.2022.2131922