Background Parents' perceptions of physical activity (PA), in particular, are critically
important because children with disabilities are often dependent on their families to be able …

Anxiety in autism is commonly reported by parents, but teacher reports of anxiety in their
students with autism have received little attention. This paper presents the results from the …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recognizes that meaningful
participation in one's community empowers individuals. Children and adolescents on the …

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) generally have a delay in the development of
motor skills when compared to typical children, however, to date, no study has investigated …

Participation is a major outcome area for physical therapists serving young children with
disabilities. Contemporary models of disability such as the International Classification of …

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are reported to participate less in everyday
activities, and their parents face stigma on account of having a child with ASD, which they …

Background When autism is viewed through a deficit lens the strengths, positive attributes
and interests of individuals on the spectrum can be overshadowed. A strengths-based focus …

Involving the autism community in research increases the real-world translation and impact
of findings. The current study explored the research priorities of parents of school-aged …

This study aimed to investigate the impact of external factors on the experiences and family
relationships of autistic adolescents and their families. A qualitative approach was used, with …

Integrated recreational programs designed to support neurodiverse children and their
families are important vehicles for community participation. In this mixed‐methods study, we …