Abstract Background Physical Exercise Therapy (PET) is increasingly applied in the
treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), yet the empirical evidence supporting its …

Abstract Data from the National Survey of Children's Health 2016–2020 was used to
examine the association between physical activity and anxiety and depression among …

Autistic adults often face higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress and reduced levels
of quality of life and employment in comparison to their neurotypical peers. Nature-based …

Background There is evidence for reduced physical activity, increased screen time, and poor
sleep quality in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, a comprehensive …

There is little understanding of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior as preventive
health behaviors in autistic adults. Technology has been used as an educational and social …

The aim of this paper was to analyze the acute and chronic effects of physical activity (PA)
on cognition, behavior, and motor skill in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), taking …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been intensely investigated since the term was first
used over 80 years ago. The prevalence of ASD is constantly rising, and, currently, 1: 36 …

It is well established that adolescents with autism spectrum disorders often do not engage in
physical activity, which may contribute to secondary health concerns (eg, poor …

Carrying out domestic tasks and leisure activities in populations with atypical development
has been associated with several benefits, including improvement in indicators of adaptive …

Background: Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience motor
difficulties that result in reduced chances for engaging in physical activities and lower levels …