Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles

Children and Teens With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Considerations and Basic Guidelines for Health and Fitness Professionals

Publication Title

Strength & Conditioning Journal

ISSN

1524-1602

Publication Date

8-2013

Keywords

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Physical Activity, Long-Term Adherence, Etiology, Diagnostics, Clinical Presentation, Treatment

Abstract

The purposes of this article are to introduce the reader to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to establish the importance of physical activity in this population, and to highlight some of the unique challenges faced when working with children and teenagers with ASD in the health and fitness setting. The author provides some basic guidelines and recommendations to support professionals when developing exercise programs to achieve positive outcomes and long-term adherence. An in-depth discussion of etiology, diagnostics, clinical presentation, and treatment is beyond the scope of this article.

DOI

10.1519/SSC.0b013e3182919fab

Volume

35

Issue

4

First Page

31

Last Page

37

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

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