{"title":"Prescription of Exercise Programs for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Systematic Review.","authors":"Sofia S Ataíde, José P Ferreira, Maria J Campos","doi":"10.1007/s10803-024-06566-1","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Physical exercise offers health benefits for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the literature on recommendations for exercise prescription is still limited. This study aims to identify the most beneficial type of exercise program and present the most effective guidelines for its prescription in individuals with ASD. A systematic review was carried out using the ERIC, Web of Science, PsycINFO, PubMed and Scopus databases in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Of a total of 1114 studies, 18 were considered eligible. Overall, the type of programs included aerobic exercise sessions with an average duration of 12 weeks, with 3 weekly sessions of 45 to 60 min. The assessment included the shuttle test protocol, the progressive cardiovascular endurance running protocol and the modified Bruce protocol. For the muscle strength exercises, the sessions lasted an average of 12 weeks, with 2 weekly sessions of 10 to 20 min, including 2 to 4 exercises, 1 to 3 sets, with 6 to 12 repetitions. The assessments included the handgrip strength test, the modified curve-up test and the push-up test. The programs had positive effects on cardiorespiratory capacity and hemodynamics, indicating that the benefits of training increase when both capacities are combined. This study provides useful guidelines for adapted sports coaches to prescribe exercise programs aimed at promoting quality of life in individuals with ASD.</p>","PeriodicalId":15148,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2000,"publicationDate":"2024-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders","FirstCategoryId":"102","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06566-1","RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Physical exercise offers health benefits for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the literature on recommendations for exercise prescription is still limited. This study aims to identify the most beneficial type of exercise program and present the most effective guidelines for its prescription in individuals with ASD. A systematic review was carried out using the ERIC, Web of Science, PsycINFO, PubMed and Scopus databases in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Of a total of 1114 studies, 18 were considered eligible. Overall, the type of programs included aerobic exercise sessions with an average duration of 12 weeks, with 3 weekly sessions of 45 to 60 min. The assessment included the shuttle test protocol, the progressive cardiovascular endurance running protocol and the modified Bruce protocol. For the muscle strength exercises, the sessions lasted an average of 12 weeks, with 2 weekly sessions of 10 to 20 min, including 2 to 4 exercises, 1 to 3 sets, with 6 to 12 repetitions. The assessments included the handgrip strength test, the modified curve-up test and the push-up test. The programs had positive effects on cardiorespiratory capacity and hemodynamics, indicating that the benefits of training increase when both capacities are combined. This study provides useful guidelines for adapted sports coaches to prescribe exercise programs aimed at promoting quality of life in individuals with ASD.
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The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders seeks to advance theoretical and applied research as well as examine and evaluate clinical diagnoses and treatments for autism and related disabilities. JADD encourages research submissions on the causes of ASDs and related disorders, including genetic, immunological, and environmental factors; diagnosis and assessment tools (e.g., for early detection as well as behavioral and communications characteristics); and prevention and treatment options. Sample topics include: Social responsiveness in young children with autism Advances in diagnosing and reporting autism Omega-3 fatty acids to treat autism symptoms Parental and child adherence to behavioral and medical treatments for autism Increasing independent task completion by students with autism spectrum disorder Does laughter differ in children with autism? Predicting ASD diagnosis and social impairment in younger siblings of children with autism The effects of psychotropic and nonpsychotropic medication with adolescents and adults with ASD Increasing independence for individuals with ASDs Group interventions to promote social skills in school-aged children with ASDs Standard diagnostic measures for ASDs Substance abuse in adults with autism Differentiating between ADHD and autism symptoms Social competence and social skills training and interventions for children with ASDs Therapeutic horseback riding and social functioning in children with autism Authors and readers of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders include sch olars, researchers, professionals, policy makers, and graduate students from a broad range of cross-disciplines, including developmental, clinical child, and school psychology; pediatrics; psychiatry; education; social work and counseling; speech, communication, and physical therapy; medicine and neuroscience; and public health.