The Efficacy of an Eight Week Walking Program on Increasing Daily Physical Activity Levels and Weight Reduction for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Efficacy of an Eight Week Walking Program on Increasing Daily Physical Activity Levels and Weight Reduction for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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2020
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Solomon, John
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Murata, Nathan M.
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The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of an eight week walking program on increasing daily physical activity levels and weight reduction for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Two adolescents with ASD attending a central Ohio Community Mental Health Facility (CMHF) served as participants. The study implemented a single subject range-bound changing criterion design. The range bound changing criterion design and physical activity behavior was measured through the use of Walk4Life MVPA four function digital pedometers. Data were analyzed through visual analysis and descriptive statistics. Results showed that the intervention exerted functional control over the target behavior (i.e., time spent in a bout of physical activity). With the lack of physical activity research among adolescents with ASD and the continuous national efforts to promote physical activity among children and adolescents with disabilities, additional physical activity intervention research is warranted.
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Physical education,
Health education,
autism,
physical activity,
weight reduction
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90 pages
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