The purpose of this literature review was to detect and study the effectiveness of therapeutic
intervention programs, such as physical activities and sports, on children and adolescents …

Physical activity is known for its positive effects on cognition and affect, with existing
literature suggesting that these mental health benefits may be optimally experienced by …

The development of effective (non‐pharmacological) treatment approaches for executive
dysfunction in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) requires evidence that factors influencing this …

Abstract Background Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) face
deficits in working memory capacity that often persist into adulthood. In healthy peers …

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) have a higher risk of inactivity, and efforts to promote physical activity among this …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex and heterogeneous neurodevelopmental
disorder characterized by stereotyped behaviors, specific interests, and impaired social and …

Introduction Physical activity (PA) is a promising way to improve mental health in children
and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). However, the underlying …

Purpose Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental
condition with community prevalence globally of 2%–7%(M= 5%; Sayal et al., 2018) …

Background Children with ADHD face deficits in interference control due to abnormalities in
brain structure. A low body mass index and high physical activity are factors promoting brain …

There is an increasing desire to study neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) together to
understand commonalities to develop generic health promotion strategies and improve …