| Title |
Physical Activity Levels, Frequency, and Type Among Adolescents with and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, January 2017
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-016-3001-4 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Heidi I. Stanish, Carol Curtin, Aviva Must, Sarah Phillips, Melissa Maslin, Linda G. Bandini |
| Abstract |
We compared time spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA), type, and frequency of participation in physical activities between adolescents with ASD (n = 35) and typically developing (TD) adolescents (n = 60). Accelerometers measured MVPA and participants were interviewed about engagement in physical activities. Adolescents with ASD spent less time in MVPA compared to TD adolescents (29 min/day vs. 50 min/day, p < 0.001) and fewer met the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (14 vs. 29%, p > 0.05). Among adolescents <16 years old, those with ASD participated in fewer activities than TD adolescents (5.3 vs. 7.1 activities, p < 0.03). Walking/hiking and active video gaming were among the top activities for both groups. Findings support the need for interventions that meet the needs of youth with ASD. |
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| Country | Count | As % |
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| Canada | 2 | 14% |
| Japan | 2 | 14% |
| United States | 1 | 7% |
| Spain | 1 | 7% |
| Mexico | 1 | 7% |
| Unknown | 7 | 50% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
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| Members of the public | 12 | 86% |
| Scientists | 1 | 7% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 7% |
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| Unknown | 202 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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| Student > Master | 31 | 15% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 26 | 13% |
| Researcher | 20 | 10% |
| Student > Bachelor | 20 | 10% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 12 | 6% |
| Other | 33 | 16% |
| Unknown | 60 | 30% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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| Sports and Recreations | 40 | 20% |
| Psychology | 27 | 13% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 23 | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 13 | 6% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 11 | 5% |
| Other | 20 | 10% |
| Unknown | 68 | 34% |
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