The purpose of this meta‐analysis was to examine the effect of physical activity interventions
on youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Standard meta‐analytical procedures …

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects up to 2.5% of children and is associated with harmful
health outcomes (eg obesity). Low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary …

Background There is a need increase our understanding of what factors affect physical
activity participation in children with intellectual disabilities (ID) and develop effective …

Children who are unhealthy are at higher risk for school problems than students who are
free from medical problems. Students with poor health have a higher probability of school …

Background: Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) have low levels of
physical activity (PA). Understanding factors influencing the PA participation of this …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects~ 1 in 59 people in North America and diagnoses
continue to rise (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018). Unfortunately, the exact …

Background Increasing physical activity (PA) through intervention can promote physical and
mental health benefits in children and adolescents. However, children and adolescents with …

Higher physical activity (PA) levels will obtain more health-related benefits for children and
adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID). The mastery of fundamental movement skills …

Background Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) participate in low
levels of physical activity. To inform the development of interventions, we need to better …

Background: Physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for mortality. Adults with intellectual
disability are extremely inactive, but less is known about physical activity levels in children …