The Intervention Effect of Progressive Exercise Training on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Jianchang Ren; Haili Xiao

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The Intervention Effect of Progressive Exercise Training on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Jianchang Ren^*, Haili Xiao

Published in International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education (Volume 9, Issue 1)

Received: 11 January 2024 Accepted: 20 January 2024 Published: 1 February 2024

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Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and restricted repetitive behaviors. Individuals with ASD often experience sensory sensitivities and motor coordination difficulties, impacting their daily functioning and overall well-being. Traditional physical education programs have been employed to address these challenges, but there is growing interest in exploring alternative interventions, such as progressive exercise training, to enhance the physical and cognitive abilities of children with ASD. Objective: To explore the effects of a progressive exercise intervention on children with ASD. Method: A total of 25 children with ASD participated in the study, with 11 in the intervention group and 14 in the control group. The intervention group received progressive exercise training for 10 weeks, three times a week, for 40 minutes each session, totaling 30 interventions. Results: Both the progressive exercise intervention group and the traditional physical education group showed significant improvements in sensory, social, motor, and self-care abilities in children with ASD. The progressive exercise intervention group showed faster progress in social interaction and self-care abilities, while the improvements in sensory and motor functions manifested later. In terms of total scores and social interaction dimension, the improvement in the progressive intervention group at each time point was significantly greater compared to the traditional physical education group. Conclusion: Progressive exercise training can significantly improve symptoms in various aspects of children with autism, and its effectiveness is superior to that of the traditional physical education group.

Published in	International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education (Volume 9, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/ijsspe.20240901.11
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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Exercise, Intervention, Progressive Exercise Training

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Jianchang Ren

College of Physical Education and Sports Science, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, China

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College of Physical Education and Sports Science, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, China

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