Parents’ perspectives of physical activity participation among Canadian adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Sarah GREGOR in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 48 (April 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 48 (April 2018) . - p.53-62 Titre : Parents’ perspectives of physical activity participation among Canadian adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sarah GREGOR, Auteur ; Nicole BRUNI, Auteur ; Petar GRKINIC, Auteur ; Lindsey SCHWARTZ, Auteur ; Aimee MCDONALD, Auteur ; Patricia THILLE, Auteur ; Sharon GABISON, Auteur ; Barbara E. GIBSON, Auteur ; Patrick JACHYRA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.53-62 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  Physical activity  Health  Co-morbid conditions  Qualitative research  Physiotherapy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Despite the numerous health and social benefits of regular physical activity participation, adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are less likely to be active compared to their age-related peers. Yet, little is known why they are predominantly inactive, with a paucity of research that has examined how socio-behavioural mechanisms influence their participation. With no previous research in Canada, and very limited research in this area, this study examined parents’ perspectives and experiences of physical activity participation. Method Ten in-depth interviews were conducted with parents of adolescents with ASD. Interview data was analyzed thematically. Results Parents prioritized behavioural/communication interventions over physical activity throughout their adolescent’s life. This prioritization was most pronounced during childhood, and the lack of participation during their formative years shaped physical activity interests in adolescence. Second, parents also described experiencing systemic challenges when accessing physical activity programs, including a lack of awareness of ASD among service providers, funding challenges, and limited/few program options. The lack of PA individualization and competing commitments contributed to tremendous strain on families. Third, the findings suggest early guidance is needed to help parents balance family life, schooling, and therapies with PA. Conclusion Findings suggest that biological and socio-behavioural mechanisms functioned concurrently to influence physical activity participation. A family-centred, multidisciplinary collaborative approach that includes health care practitioners such as physical therapists can potentially be used to facilitate physical activity participation. Efforts educating community service providers about ASD are also needed in an effort to increase participation. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.01.007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=340 [article] Parents’ perspectives of physical activity participation among Canadian adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sarah GREGOR, Auteur ; Nicole BRUNI, Auteur ; Petar GRKINIC, Auteur ; Lindsey SCHWARTZ, Auteur ; Aimee MCDONALD, Auteur ; Patricia THILLE, Auteur ; Sharon GABISON, Auteur ; Barbara E. GIBSON, Auteur ; Patrick JACHYRA, Auteur . - p.53-62. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 48 (April 2018) . - p.53-62 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  Physical activity  Health  Co-morbid conditions  Qualitative research  Physiotherapy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Despite the numerous health and social benefits of regular physical activity participation, adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are less likely to be active compared to their age-related peers. Yet, little is known why they are predominantly inactive, with a paucity of research that has examined how socio-behavioural mechanisms influence their participation. With no previous research in Canada, and very limited research in this area, this study examined parents’ perspectives and experiences of physical activity participation. Method Ten in-depth interviews were conducted with parents of adolescents with ASD. Interview data was analyzed thematically. Results Parents prioritized behavioural/communication interventions over physical activity throughout their adolescent’s life. This prioritization was most pronounced during childhood, and the lack of participation during their formative years shaped physical activity interests in adolescence. Second, parents also described experiencing systemic challenges when accessing physical activity programs, including a lack of awareness of ASD among service providers, funding challenges, and limited/few program options. The lack of PA individualization and competing commitments contributed to tremendous strain on families. Third, the findings suggest early guidance is needed to help parents balance family life, schooling, and therapies with PA. Conclusion Findings suggest that biological and socio-behavioural mechanisms functioned concurrently to influence physical activity participation. A family-centred, multidisciplinary collaborative approach that includes health care practitioners such as physical therapists can potentially be used to facilitate physical activity participation. Efforts educating community service providers about ASD are also needed in an effort to increase participation. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.01.007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=340

---

1 (1 - 1 / 1)