Objective. This study synthesized literature concerning casual evidence of effects of various
physical activity programs on motor skills and cognitive development in typically developed …

Social inclusion is an important goal for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, families, service providers, and policymakers; however, the concept of social …

Aim The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the perceived barriers and
facilitators to physical activity among children with disability. Methods 10 electronic …

Objective: The study's purpose was to identify and synthesize research evidence regarding
the effect of the environment on community participation of children with disabilities …

Participation or involvement in everyday occupations is vital for all humans. As described by
the World Health Organization, participation has a positive influence on health and well …

Background: Individual, social, and community barriers to physical activity (PA) experienced
by children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) make PA participation more difficult and …

The benefits of physical activity are universal for all children, including those with disabilities.
The participation of children with disabilities in sports and recreational activities promotes …

Background One method of promoting children's friendship development is through activity
participation with peers. However, children with disabilities seem to engage in fewer of these …

Americans' perceptions of childhood disability have changed dramatically over the past
century, as have their ideas about health and illness, medical developments, threats to …

OBJECTIVE: To examine patterns of community participation and environmental factors that
affect community participation for school-age children with and without disabilities. DESIGN …