Comparison of fitness levels between elementary school children with autism spectrum disorder and age-matched neurotypically developing children / C. COFFEY in Autism Research, 14-9 (September 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 14-9 (September 2021) . - p.2038-2046 Titre : Comparison of fitness levels between elementary school children with autism spectrum disorder and age-matched neurotypically developing children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : C. COFFEY, Auteur ; D. SHEEHAN, Auteur ; A. D. FAIGENBAUM, Auteur ; S. HEALY, Auteur ; R. S. LLOYD, Auteur ; S. KINSELLA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2038-2046 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Child  Child, Preschool  Exercise  Humans  Physical Fitness  Schools  autistic  cross-sectional  fitness deficit  fitness measurement  physical fitness  youth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Low physical fitness is associated with reduced physical activity and increased cardiovascular diseases. To date, limited research has compared physical fitness levels between children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, the primary aim was to investigate if differences in fitness levels exist between children with ASD and age-matched neurotypically developing children (ND). The second aim was to examine if age, sex, height and weight could be used to predict potential fitness levels. The third aim was to examine if the developmental trajectory of fitness is comparable between children with ASD and ND children. The modified Eurofit test battery was used to compare fitness levels between 244 children aged 4-13?years old (n = 152 ND and n = 92 ASD). Independent samples t tests and regression analyses were used to investigate differences in fitness levels between the two groups. The results indicated that statistically significant differences exist in fitness levels between children with ASD when compared to ND children across all ages, favoring the ND children, with small to large effect sizes noted (p? En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2559 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=450 [article] Comparison of fitness levels between elementary school children with autism spectrum disorder and age-matched neurotypically developing children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / C. COFFEY, Auteur ; D. SHEEHAN, Auteur ; A. D. FAIGENBAUM, Auteur ; S. HEALY, Auteur ; R. S. LLOYD, Auteur ; S. KINSELLA, Auteur . - p.2038-2046. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 14-9 (September 2021) . - p.2038-2046 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Child  Child, Preschool  Exercise  Humans  Physical Fitness  Schools  autistic  cross-sectional  fitness deficit  fitness measurement  physical fitness  youth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Low physical fitness is associated with reduced physical activity and increased cardiovascular diseases. To date, limited research has compared physical fitness levels between children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, the primary aim was to investigate if differences in fitness levels exist between children with ASD and age-matched neurotypically developing children (ND). The second aim was to examine if age, sex, height and weight could be used to predict potential fitness levels. The third aim was to examine if the developmental trajectory of fitness is comparable between children with ASD and ND children. The modified Eurofit test battery was used to compare fitness levels between 244 children aged 4-13?years old (n = 152 ND and n = 92 ASD). Independent samples t tests and regression analyses were used to investigate differences in fitness levels between the two groups. The results indicated that statistically significant differences exist in fitness levels between children with ASD when compared to ND children across all ages, favoring the ND children, with small to large effect sizes noted (p? En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2559 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=450

Meeting the 24-hr movement guidelines: An update on US youth with autism spectrum disorder from the 2016 National Survey of Children's Health / S. HEALY in Autism Research, 12-6 (June 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 12-6 (June 2019) . - p.941-951 Titre : Meeting the 24-hr movement guidelines: An update on US youth with autism spectrum disorder from the 2016 National Survey of Children's Health Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : S. HEALY, Auteur ; C. J. AIGNER, Auteur ; Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur ; F. PATTERSON, Auteur Année de publication : 2019 Article en page(s) : p.941-951 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autistic  exercise  health  obesity  physical activity  screen-time  sedentary behavior  sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to examine how adherence to the physical activity (PA), screen-time (ST), and sleep duration guidelines differ between youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and youth with typical development (TD). A secondary objective was to assess how PA, ST, and sleep duration varied among youth with ASD by age and ASD severity. Utilizing the 2016 National Survey of Children's Health data, parental reports of time spent by youth in PA, ST, and sleep were used to determine adherence to the 24-hr movement guidelines for 1008 youth with ASD and 34 489 youth with TD. Multivariate logistic regression analyses determined that children with ASD were less likely to meet the guidelines for PA, ST, and sleep duration, and adolescents with ASD were less likely to meet the guidelines for PA and ST than participants with TD. Furthermore, logistic regression analyses determined adolescents with severe ASD to be less likely to meet the sleep guideline compared to adolescents with mild ASD. Overall, youth with ASD were significantly less likely to adhere to all three guidelines. The findings highlight the breadth of health behaviors that require intervention to counteract the poorer health status among youth with ASD. Autism Res 2019, 12: 941-951. (c) 2019 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: New health recommendations suggest children and adolescents should have at least 1 hr of physical activity, no more than 2 hr of screen-time (e.g., television), and 9-11 hr of sleep (or 8-10 hr for children aged 14 or older) every day. This article looked at how children and adolescents with autism meet these new guidelines. The two main results were that: (a) children with autism were less likely to meet all three guidelines compared to children without autism, and (b) adolescents with autism were less likely to meet the guidelines for physical activity and screen-time. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2095 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=400 [article] Meeting the 24-hr movement guidelines: An update on US youth with autism spectrum disorder from the 2016 National Survey of Children's Health [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / S. HEALY, Auteur ; C. J. AIGNER, Auteur ; Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur ; F. PATTERSON, Auteur . - 2019 . - p.941-951. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 12-6 (June 2019) . - p.941-951 Mots-clés : autistic  exercise  health  obesity  physical activity  screen-time  sedentary behavior  sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to examine how adherence to the physical activity (PA), screen-time (ST), and sleep duration guidelines differ between youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and youth with typical development (TD). A secondary objective was to assess how PA, ST, and sleep duration varied among youth with ASD by age and ASD severity. Utilizing the 2016 National Survey of Children's Health data, parental reports of time spent by youth in PA, ST, and sleep were used to determine adherence to the 24-hr movement guidelines for 1008 youth with ASD and 34 489 youth with TD. Multivariate logistic regression analyses determined that children with ASD were less likely to meet the guidelines for PA, ST, and sleep duration, and adolescents with ASD were less likely to meet the guidelines for PA and ST than participants with TD. Furthermore, logistic regression analyses determined adolescents with severe ASD to be less likely to meet the sleep guideline compared to adolescents with mild ASD. Overall, youth with ASD were significantly less likely to adhere to all three guidelines. The findings highlight the breadth of health behaviors that require intervention to counteract the poorer health status among youth with ASD. Autism Res 2019, 12: 941-951. (c) 2019 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: New health recommendations suggest children and adolescents should have at least 1 hr of physical activity, no more than 2 hr of screen-time (e.g., television), and 9-11 hr of sleep (or 8-10 hr for children aged 14 or older) every day. This article looked at how children and adolescents with autism meet these new guidelines. The two main results were that: (a) children with autism were less likely to meet all three guidelines compared to children without autism, and (b) adolescents with autism were less likely to meet the guidelines for physical activity and screen-time. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2095 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=400

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among US youth with autism spectrum disorder / S. HEALY in Autism, 23-4 (May 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 23-4 (May 2019) . - p.1046-1050 Titre : Prevalence of overweight and obesity among US youth with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : S. HEALY, Auteur ; C. J. AIGNER, Auteur ; Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1046-1050 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : developmental disability  disability  health disparities  weight status Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to examine current overweight and obesity prevalence rates among US youth (aged 10-17 years) with and without autism spectrum disorder, based on the 2016 National Survey of Children's Health. Analyses of weight status, derived from parent-reported height and weight measures, were conducted for a weighted sample of 875,963 youth with autism spectrum disorder and 31,913,657 typically developing youth. Controlling for age, race/ethnicity, income, and sex, youth with autism spectrum disorder had significantly higher odds of overweight (odds ratio = 1.48, p = 0.04) and obesity (odds ratio = 1.49, p = 0.02) compared to typically developing youth. Among youth with autism spectrum disorder, 19.4% were overweight and 23.05% were obese. Among typically developing youth, 14.9% were overweight and 15.91% were obese. Higher odds of obesity were reported for youth with severe autism spectrum disorder (odds ratio = 3.35, p < 0.01), compared to those with mild autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361318791817 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=397 [article] Prevalence of overweight and obesity among US youth with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / S. HEALY, Auteur ; C. J. AIGNER, Auteur ; Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur . - p.1046-1050. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 23-4 (May 2019) . - p.1046-1050 Mots-clés : developmental disability  disability  health disparities  weight status Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to examine current overweight and obesity prevalence rates among US youth (aged 10-17 years) with and without autism spectrum disorder, based on the 2016 National Survey of Children's Health. Analyses of weight status, derived from parent-reported height and weight measures, were conducted for a weighted sample of 875,963 youth with autism spectrum disorder and 31,913,657 typically developing youth. Controlling for age, race/ethnicity, income, and sex, youth with autism spectrum disorder had significantly higher odds of overweight (odds ratio = 1.48, p = 0.04) and obesity (odds ratio = 1.49, p = 0.02) compared to typically developing youth. Among youth with autism spectrum disorder, 19.4% were overweight and 23.05% were obese. Among typically developing youth, 14.9% were overweight and 15.91% were obese. Higher odds of obesity were reported for youth with severe autism spectrum disorder (odds ratio = 3.35, p < 0.01), compared to those with mild autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361318791817 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=397

The effect of physical activity interventions on youth with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis / S. HEALY in Autism Research, 11-6 (June 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 11-6 (June 2018) . - p.818-833 Titre : The effect of physical activity interventions on youth with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : S. HEALY, Auteur ; A. NACARIO, Auteur ; R. E. BRAITHWAITE, Auteur ; C. HOPPER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.818-833 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Asd  Exercise  evidence-based strategy  sport  youth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this meta-analysis was to examine the effect of physical activity interventions on youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Standard meta-analytical procedures determining inclusion criteria, literature searches in electronic databases, coding procedures, and statistical methods were used to identify and synthesize articles retained for analysis. Hedge's g (1988) was utilized to interpret effect sizes and quantify research findings. Moderator and outcome variables were assessed using coding procedures. A total of 29 studies with 30 independent samples (N = 1009) were utilized in this analysis. Results from meta-analyses indicated an overall moderate effect (g = 0.62). Several outcomes indicated moderate-to-large effects (g >/= 0.5); specifically, moderate to large positive effects were revealed for participants exposed to interventions targeting the development of manipulative skills, locomotor skills, skill-related fitness, social functioning, and muscular strength and endurance. Moderator analyses were conducted to explain variance between groups; environment was the only subgrouping variable (intervention characteristics) to produce a significant difference (QB = 5.67, P < 0.05) between moderators. While no significant differences were found between other moderators, several trends were apparent within groups in which experimental groups outperformed control groups. Autism Res 2018, 11: 818-833. (c) 2018 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Results of the meta-analysis-a method for synthesizing research-showed physical activity interventions to have a moderate or large effect on a variety of outcomes, including for the development of manipulative skills, locomotor skills, skill-related fitness, social functioning, and muscular strength and endurance. The authors conclude that physical activity's standing as an evidence-based strategy for youth with ASD is reinforced. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1955 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=366 [article] The effect of physical activity interventions on youth with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / S. HEALY, Auteur ; A. NACARIO, Auteur ; R. E. BRAITHWAITE, Auteur ; C. HOPPER, Auteur . - p.818-833. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 11-6 (June 2018) . - p.818-833 Mots-clés : Asd  Exercise  evidence-based strategy  sport  youth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this meta-analysis was to examine the effect of physical activity interventions on youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Standard meta-analytical procedures determining inclusion criteria, literature searches in electronic databases, coding procedures, and statistical methods were used to identify and synthesize articles retained for analysis. Hedge's g (1988) was utilized to interpret effect sizes and quantify research findings. Moderator and outcome variables were assessed using coding procedures. A total of 29 studies with 30 independent samples (N = 1009) were utilized in this analysis. Results from meta-analyses indicated an overall moderate effect (g = 0.62). Several outcomes indicated moderate-to-large effects (g >/= 0.5); specifically, moderate to large positive effects were revealed for participants exposed to interventions targeting the development of manipulative skills, locomotor skills, skill-related fitness, social functioning, and muscular strength and endurance. Moderator analyses were conducted to explain variance between groups; environment was the only subgrouping variable (intervention characteristics) to produce a significant difference (QB = 5.67, P < 0.05) between moderators. While no significant differences were found between other moderators, several trends were apparent within groups in which experimental groups outperformed control groups. Autism Res 2018, 11: 818-833. (c) 2018 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Results of the meta-analysis-a method for synthesizing research-showed physical activity interventions to have a moderate or large effect on a variety of outcomes, including for the development of manipulative skills, locomotor skills, skill-related fitness, social functioning, and muscular strength and endurance. The authors conclude that physical activity's standing as an evidence-based strategy for youth with ASD is reinforced. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1955 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=366

"This cage that I'm stuck inside": Autistic adults' perceptions of weight management, body weight, and body image / S. HEALY in Autism, 25-7 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-7 (October 2021) . - p.1985-1998 Titre : "This cage that I'm stuck inside": Autistic adults' perceptions of weight management, body weight, and body image Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : S. HEALY, Auteur ; Carly PACANOWSKI, Auteur ; L. KENNEDY, Auteur ; I. OBRUSNIKOVA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1985-1998 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder  Body Image  Body Weight  Humans  Mental Health  Overweight  body dissatisfaction  health promotion  mental health  obesity  weight loss Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Our beliefs and feelings about our bodies and our body weight influence our weight management behaviors, such as physical activity and eating behaviors. These beliefs and feelings are largely shaped by how we interact with, and compare ourselves to, people in our lives. Due to the social traits associated with autism, autistic adults may have different perceptions of body weight, body image, and weight management than neurotypical adults. To explore this, for the first time, we interviewed 11 autistic adults. The participants' perceptions can be summarized in four findings. First, the participants viewed overweight and obesity as just one part of their overall health. Participants described how their mental health and physical health, including overweight/obesity, were closely connected. Second, some traits related to autism made weight management difficult; for example, eating and physical activity were negatively impacted by social anxiety, sensory sensitivity, obsessiveness, and a strong desire for routine. Third, participants were generally dissatisfied with how they looked. This was primarily due to a disconnect between how they felt their body looked and how it actually looked in real life. Other people, including on social media, also negatively influenced how they perceived themselves. Fourth, and finally, participants described how they got most of their weight management-related information online. Medical professionals were frequently described as being unprepared to provide them assistance related to weight management. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211006989 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=451 [article] "This cage that I'm stuck inside": Autistic adults' perceptions of weight management, body weight, and body image [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / S. HEALY, Auteur ; Carly PACANOWSKI, Auteur ; L. KENNEDY, Auteur ; I. OBRUSNIKOVA, Auteur . - p.1985-1998. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-7 (October 2021) . - p.1985-1998 Mots-clés : Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder  Body Image  Body Weight  Humans  Mental Health  Overweight  body dissatisfaction  health promotion  mental health  obesity  weight loss Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Our beliefs and feelings about our bodies and our body weight influence our weight management behaviors, such as physical activity and eating behaviors. These beliefs and feelings are largely shaped by how we interact with, and compare ourselves to, people in our lives. Due to the social traits associated with autism, autistic adults may have different perceptions of body weight, body image, and weight management than neurotypical adults. To explore this, for the first time, we interviewed 11 autistic adults. The participants' perceptions can be summarized in four findings. First, the participants viewed overweight and obesity as just one part of their overall health. Participants described how their mental health and physical health, including overweight/obesity, were closely connected. Second, some traits related to autism made weight management difficult; for example, eating and physical activity were negatively impacted by social anxiety, sensory sensitivity, obsessiveness, and a strong desire for routine. Third, participants were generally dissatisfied with how they looked. This was primarily due to a disconnect between how they felt their body looked and how it actually looked in real life. Other people, including on social media, also negatively influenced how they perceived themselves. Fourth, and finally, participants described how they got most of their weight management-related information online. Medical professionals were frequently described as being unprepared to provide them assistance related to weight management. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211006989 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=451

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