Autistic young adults' experiences in physical activity: A phenomenological study / Justin A. HAEGELE ; Kristen A. PICKETT ; Daniel SCHAEFER ; Luis COLUMNA in Autism, 29-10 (October 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 29-10 (October 2025) . - p.2412-2424 Titre : Autistic young adults' experiences in physical activity: A phenomenological study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur ; Kristen A. PICKETT, Auteur ; Daniel SCHAEFER, Auteur ; Luis COLUMNA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2412-2424 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : African American  autism  interpretivist paradigm  physical activity facilitators  program design  qualitative research Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Young adulthood is a key period for establishing lifelong physical activity (PA) habits, yet little is known about how autistic young adults experience PA. The purpose of this study was to explore how autistic young adults make sense of their PA experiences and the meanings they ascribe to those experiences. Thirteen autistic young adults (ages 22-25) participated in semi-structured interviews about their PA experiences. A phenomenological qualitative approach with an interpretivist paradigm guided this study. Participants described how their PA experiences evolved over time. In childhood, many engaged in team sports, often encouraged by their parents. As they transitioned to adulthood, they shifted toward more independent activities (e.g. running, yoga). Social support from friends and teammates was a strong motivator, while personal achievements (e.g. reaching fitness goals) helped to build a sense of pride. Many participants emphasized the mental and emotional benefits of PA, including increased confidence, reduced stress, and a greater sense of control. These findings described how autistic young adults engaged in PA as they moved into adulthood and pointed to important factors to consider when creating supportive PA opportunities for this population.Lay Abstract Many autistic young adults face challenges in staying physically active as they grow older. This study explores how they experience physical activity (PA), what it means to them, and how their participation changes over time. We talked to 13 autistic young adults (ages 22-25) about their PA experiences from childhood to adulthood. We used a qualitative approach to identify key themes in their stories. Participants shared how their experiences with PA changed over time. As children, many played team sports, often because their parents encouraged them to join. As they got older, they preferred activities they could do on their own, like running or yoga. Friends and teammates helped motivate them to stay active, while setting and reaching personal fitness goals gave them a sense of pride. Many also said that PA helped them feel better emotionally, giving them more confidence, reducing stress, and making them feel more in control of their lives. These findings show how PA can positively impact autistic young adults and provide information into how to create better PA opportunities for them. Encouraging independence, building motivation, and promoting social connections can help support their participation in PA. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251338377 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=567 [article] Autistic young adults' experiences in physical activity: A phenomenological study [texte imprimé] / Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur ; Kristen A. PICKETT, Auteur ; Daniel SCHAEFER, Auteur ; Luis COLUMNA, Auteur . - p.2412-2424. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 29-10 (October 2025) . - p.2412-2424 Mots-clés : African American  autism  interpretivist paradigm  physical activity facilitators  program design  qualitative research Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Young adulthood is a key period for establishing lifelong physical activity (PA) habits, yet little is known about how autistic young adults experience PA. The purpose of this study was to explore how autistic young adults make sense of their PA experiences and the meanings they ascribe to those experiences. Thirteen autistic young adults (ages 22-25) participated in semi-structured interviews about their PA experiences. A phenomenological qualitative approach with an interpretivist paradigm guided this study. Participants described how their PA experiences evolved over time. In childhood, many engaged in team sports, often encouraged by their parents. As they transitioned to adulthood, they shifted toward more independent activities (e.g. running, yoga). Social support from friends and teammates was a strong motivator, while personal achievements (e.g. reaching fitness goals) helped to build a sense of pride. Many participants emphasized the mental and emotional benefits of PA, including increased confidence, reduced stress, and a greater sense of control. These findings described how autistic young adults engaged in PA as they moved into adulthood and pointed to important factors to consider when creating supportive PA opportunities for this population.Lay Abstract Many autistic young adults face challenges in staying physically active as they grow older. This study explores how they experience physical activity (PA), what it means to them, and how their participation changes over time. We talked to 13 autistic young adults (ages 22-25) about their PA experiences from childhood to adulthood. We used a qualitative approach to identify key themes in their stories. Participants shared how their experiences with PA changed over time. As children, many played team sports, often because their parents encouraged them to join. As they got older, they preferred activities they could do on their own, like running or yoga. Friends and teammates helped motivate them to stay active, while setting and reaching personal fitness goals gave them a sense of pride. Many also said that PA helped them feel better emotionally, giving them more confidence, reducing stress, and making them feel more in control of their lives. These findings show how PA can positively impact autistic young adults and provide information into how to create better PA opportunities for them. Encouraging independence, building motivation, and promoting social connections can help support their participation in PA. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251338377 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=567

Brief Report: Reactivity to Accelerometer Measurement among Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Justin A. HAEGELE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51-8 (August 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-8 (August 2021) . - p.2996-3000 Titre : Brief Report: Reactivity to Accelerometer Measurement among Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur ; Xihe ZHU, Auteur ; Hunter J. BENNETT, Auteur Année de publication : 2021 Article en page(s) : p.2996-3000 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Accelerometry/psychology  Adolescent  Adolescent Behavior/psychology  Autism Spectrum Disorder/psychology  Awareness/physiology  Body Mass Index  Exercise/psychology  Female  Humans  Male  Accelerometry  Adapted physical activity  Disability  Exercise  Measurement Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to examine reactivity to accelerometer measurement among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A sample of 23 adolescents with ASD (aged 15.00 ± 1.57 years old; 17 boys) wore triaxial accelerometers for at least 8 h per day for seven consecutive days. Descriptive statistics, including arithmetic means and standard deviations, as well as analysis of covariances with repeated measures (ANCOVAs) were conducted, controlling for participant body mass index and gender. While differences were not statistically significant, they exceed reactivity-based recommendations and have implications for future research with adolescents with ASD. The inverse reactivity pattern among adolescents with ASD is a unique finding that has important implications for research in this area. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04742-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=453 [article] Brief Report: Reactivity to Accelerometer Measurement among Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder [texte imprimé] / Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur ; Xihe ZHU, Auteur ; Hunter J. BENNETT, Auteur . - 2021 . - p.2996-3000. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-8 (August 2021) . - p.2996-3000 Mots-clés : Accelerometry/psychology  Adolescent  Adolescent Behavior/psychology  Autism Spectrum Disorder/psychology  Awareness/physiology  Body Mass Index  Exercise/psychology  Female  Humans  Male  Accelerometry  Adapted physical activity  Disability  Exercise  Measurement Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to examine reactivity to accelerometer measurement among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A sample of 23 adolescents with ASD (aged 15.00 ± 1.57 years old; 17 boys) wore triaxial accelerometers for at least 8 h per day for seven consecutive days. Descriptive statistics, including arithmetic means and standard deviations, as well as analysis of covariances with repeated measures (ANCOVAs) were conducted, controlling for participant body mass index and gender. While differences were not statistically significant, they exceed reactivity-based recommendations and have implications for future research with adolescents with ASD. The inverse reactivity pattern among adolescents with ASD is a unique finding that has important implications for research in this area. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04742-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=453

Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity and Screen-Time in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Seven-Country Observational Study / Justin A. HAEGELE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-5 (May 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-5 (May 2024) . - p.1740-1748 Titre : Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity and Screen-Time in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Seven-Country Observational Study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur ; Fenghua SUN, Auteur ; Chunxiao LI, Auteur ; Kwok NG, Auteur ; Jihyun LEE, Auteur ; Stefanie Hwee CHEE ANG, Auteur ; Maria Luiza Tanure ALVES, Auteur ; Hannah YANG, Auteur ; Yandan WU, Auteur ; Jernice Sing Yee TAN, Auteur ; Pauli RINTALA, Auteur ; Wendy Yajun HUANG, Auteur ; Sean HEALY, Auteur ; Isabella DOS SANTOS ALVES, Auteur ; Andre Lisandro SCHLIEMANN, Auteur ; Hyokju MAENG, Auteur ; Eija KARNA, Auteur ; Ding DING, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1740-1748 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This cross-sectional observational study sought to examine the environmental correlates of physical activity and screen-time among youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents of youth with ASD (n = 1,165) from seven countries/regions provided responses to an online survey form measuring environmental correlates (i.e., physical activity neighborhood environment, social network, social trust and cohesion, bedroom media, social home environment) and outcomes (i.e., physical activity, screen-time). Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to determine environmental predictors of the outcomes. Physical activity neighborhood environment (B = 0.15, p = 0.047), social network (B = 0.16, p = 0.02), and social home environment (B = 1.07, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with physical activity, whereas social trust and cohesion and bedroom media were not. Further, social trust and cohesion (B = -0.14, p = 0.001), bedroom media (B = 0.10, p = 0.001), and social home environment (B = -0.16, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with screen-time while neighborhood environment and social network were not. The identified environmental attributes of physical activity and screen-time behaviors should be targeted for health promotion among youth with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05918-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=530 [article] Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity and Screen-Time in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Seven-Country Observational Study [texte imprimé] / Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur ; Fenghua SUN, Auteur ; Chunxiao LI, Auteur ; Kwok NG, Auteur ; Jihyun LEE, Auteur ; Stefanie Hwee CHEE ANG, Auteur ; Maria Luiza Tanure ALVES, Auteur ; Hannah YANG, Auteur ; Yandan WU, Auteur ; Jernice Sing Yee TAN, Auteur ; Pauli RINTALA, Auteur ; Wendy Yajun HUANG, Auteur ; Sean HEALY, Auteur ; Isabella DOS SANTOS ALVES, Auteur ; Andre Lisandro SCHLIEMANN, Auteur ; Hyokju MAENG, Auteur ; Eija KARNA, Auteur ; Ding DING, Auteur . - p.1740-1748. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-5 (May 2024) . - p.1740-1748 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This cross-sectional observational study sought to examine the environmental correlates of physical activity and screen-time among youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents of youth with ASD (n = 1,165) from seven countries/regions provided responses to an online survey form measuring environmental correlates (i.e., physical activity neighborhood environment, social network, social trust and cohesion, bedroom media, social home environment) and outcomes (i.e., physical activity, screen-time). Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to determine environmental predictors of the outcomes. Physical activity neighborhood environment (B = 0.15, p = 0.047), social network (B = 0.16, p = 0.02), and social home environment (B = 1.07, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with physical activity, whereas social trust and cohesion and bedroom media were not. Further, social trust and cohesion (B = -0.14, p = 0.001), bedroom media (B = 0.10, p = 0.001), and social home environment (B = -0.16, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with screen-time while neighborhood environment and social network were not. The identified environmental attributes of physical activity and screen-time behaviors should be targeted for health promotion among youth with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05918-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=530

Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Activity and Screen Time Among Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder / Sean HEALY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-5 (May 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-5 (May 2020) . - p.1572-1579 Titre : Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Activity and Screen Time Among Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Sean HEALY, Auteur ; Jeanette M. GARCIA, Auteur ; Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1572-1579 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Environment  Home  Neighborhood  Physical activity  Sedentary behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aimed to examine how environmental factors are associated with physical activity (PA) and screen-time (ST) among children with and without ASD (n = 1380 and 1411, respectively). For TD children, the absence of a bedroom television and neighborhood support were associated with PA. For children with ASD, no environmental factors were associated with PA. Regarding ST, the presence of a bedroom television, absence of limits on ST, lack of neighborhood amenities and support, and adverse neighborhood factors were all associated with ST among TD children. For children with ASD, the presence of a bedroom television and the absence of limits on ST were associated with ST. Potential explanations for this dichotomy and suggestions for future research are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3818-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=422 [article] Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Activity and Screen Time Among Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder [texte imprimé] / Sean HEALY, Auteur ; Jeanette M. GARCIA, Auteur ; Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur . - p.1572-1579. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-5 (May 2020) . - p.1572-1579 Mots-clés : Environment  Home  Neighborhood  Physical activity  Sedentary behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aimed to examine how environmental factors are associated with physical activity (PA) and screen-time (ST) among children with and without ASD (n = 1380 and 1411, respectively). For TD children, the absence of a bedroom television and neighborhood support were associated with PA. For children with ASD, no environmental factors were associated with PA. Regarding ST, the presence of a bedroom television, absence of limits on ST, lack of neighborhood amenities and support, and adverse neighborhood factors were all associated with ST among TD children. For children with ASD, the presence of a bedroom television and the absence of limits on ST were associated with ST. Potential explanations for this dichotomy and suggestions for future research are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3818-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=422

Evidence of item bias in a national flourishing measure for autistic youth / Samantha M. ROSS in Autism Research, 16-4 (April 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 16-4 (April 2023) . - p.841-854 Titre : Evidence of item bias in a national flourishing measure for autistic youth Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Samantha M. ROSS, Auteur ; Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur ; Kristy A. ANDERSON, Auteur ; Sean HEALY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.841-854 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Flourishing is a positive health indicator that aligns with strengths-based perspectives and measures within autism research. Flourishing indicators were recently included in the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) and have been used to evidence disparities in flourishing experienced by autistic children compared to non-autistic peers. Yet, little has been done to examine the utility of standard flourishing items for this population. This study examined the NSCH caregiver-reported flourishing items for measurement item bias. A cross-sectional, representative sample of autistic and non-autistic US children aged 6-17 years (n = 41,691) was drawn from the 2018-2019 NSCH public dataset. A confirmatory factor analysis using a multiple indicators and multiple causes model (MIMIC-CFA) was conducted to (1) test for differential item functioning (DIF; i.e., measurement bias); and (2) estimate latent mean group differences after controlling for DIF. Findings supported a 3-factor (social competence, school motivation, and behavioral control), 10-item model structure consistent with past literature, yet measurement bias was evident for 6 of the 10 items. Persistent group differences, after accounting for DIF and covariates, indicates that caregivers of autistic children perceive their children are experiencing meaningfully lower flourishing outcomes compared to caregivers of non-autistic children. However, evidence of measurement bias for items related to the social competence dimension calls into question the applicability of this measure for autistic children. Further interpretation of group differences and use of this measure should be approached with caution. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2900 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=499 [article] Evidence of item bias in a national flourishing measure for autistic youth [texte imprimé] / Samantha M. ROSS, Auteur ; Justin A. HAEGELE, Auteur ; Kristy A. ANDERSON, Auteur ; Sean HEALY, Auteur . - p.841-854. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 16-4 (April 2023) . - p.841-854 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Flourishing is a positive health indicator that aligns with strengths-based perspectives and measures within autism research. Flourishing indicators were recently included in the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) and have been used to evidence disparities in flourishing experienced by autistic children compared to non-autistic peers. Yet, little has been done to examine the utility of standard flourishing items for this population. This study examined the NSCH caregiver-reported flourishing items for measurement item bias. A cross-sectional, representative sample of autistic and non-autistic US children aged 6-17 years (n = 41,691) was drawn from the 2018-2019 NSCH public dataset. A confirmatory factor analysis using a multiple indicators and multiple causes model (MIMIC-CFA) was conducted to (1) test for differential item functioning (DIF; i.e., measurement bias); and (2) estimate latent mean group differences after controlling for DIF. Findings supported a 3-factor (social competence, school motivation, and behavioral control), 10-item model structure consistent with past literature, yet measurement bias was evident for 6 of the 10 items. Persistent group differences, after accounting for DIF and covariates, indicates that caregivers of autistic children perceive their children are experiencing meaningfully lower flourishing outcomes compared to caregivers of non-autistic children. However, evidence of measurement bias for items related to the social competence dimension calls into question the applicability of this measure for autistic children. Further interpretation of group differences and use of this measure should be approached with caution. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2900 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=499

Male autistic youth experiences of belonging in integrated physical education / Justin A. HAEGELE in Autism, 26-1 (January 2022)  

Permalink

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

Permalink

Physical activity and screen time among youth with autism: A longitudinal analysis from 9 to 18 years / J. DAHLGREN in Autism, 25-4 (May 2021)  

Permalink

Physical Activity, Screen-Time Behavior, and Obesity Among 13-Year Olds in Ireland with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder / Sean HEALY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47-1 (January 2017)  

Permalink

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

Permalink

---

1 (1 - 10 / 10) Par page : 25 50 100 200