An acceptability and feasibility investigation of a community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs / Lee SVENSSON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 118 (October 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 118 (October 2024) . - 102495 Titre : An acceptability and feasibility investigation of a community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Lee SVENSSON, Auteur ; Michalis STYLIANOU, Auteur ; Jessica HILL, Auteur ; Stewart G. TROST, Auteur ; John CAIRNEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102495 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Fundamental movement skills  Therapy  Autism  Exploratory Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background General motor impairments are ubiquitous in Autism and are positively correlated with autism symptom severity. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a 13-week community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs (MHS). Method In this exploratory single arm within-subject study, 10 autistic children with MHS, ages 4-10 years, completed a community-based motor program delivered in a one-on-one format by therapists. Feasibility was determined through recruitment, retention, attendance, enjoyment, engagement and useability of motor, physical activity (PA), and behavioural assessment tools. Thematic analysis evaluated post-intervention semi-structured parent interviews. Results High program attendance and retention were demonstrated, and therapists reported child engagement and enjoyment were high. Identified themes revealed parents perceived unexpected substantial positive impacts including improvements in social, motor, and behavioural outcomes. They highly valued both the program and the therapeutic relationships fostered within it. Although parents of the children with the higher support needs reported the most substantial improvements, these children were unable to score on motor assessments due to difficulties following instructions and off-task behaviours. Additionally, only four participants wore an accelerometer-based PA monitor. Conclusions This community-based motor program was considered feasible and acceptable by the children s parents, and qualitative findings provided valuable insights into clinical practice for children with MHS. However, recruitment challenges and assessment tools being unfeasible for children with higher support needs led to low participant numbers. Future evaluations should explore alternative assessment measures and study designs, given the challenges associated with studying such a heterogenous and complex group. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102495 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540 [article] An acceptability and feasibility investigation of a community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs [texte imprimé] / Lee SVENSSON, Auteur ; Michalis STYLIANOU, Auteur ; Jessica HILL, Auteur ; Stewart G. TROST, Auteur ; John CAIRNEY, Auteur . - 102495. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 118 (October 2024) . - 102495 Mots-clés : Fundamental movement skills  Therapy  Autism  Exploratory Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background General motor impairments are ubiquitous in Autism and are positively correlated with autism symptom severity. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a 13-week community-based motor program for autistic children with moderate and high support needs (MHS). Method In this exploratory single arm within-subject study, 10 autistic children with MHS, ages 4-10 years, completed a community-based motor program delivered in a one-on-one format by therapists. Feasibility was determined through recruitment, retention, attendance, enjoyment, engagement and useability of motor, physical activity (PA), and behavioural assessment tools. Thematic analysis evaluated post-intervention semi-structured parent interviews. Results High program attendance and retention were demonstrated, and therapists reported child engagement and enjoyment were high. Identified themes revealed parents perceived unexpected substantial positive impacts including improvements in social, motor, and behavioural outcomes. They highly valued both the program and the therapeutic relationships fostered within it. Although parents of the children with the higher support needs reported the most substantial improvements, these children were unable to score on motor assessments due to difficulties following instructions and off-task behaviours. Additionally, only four participants wore an accelerometer-based PA monitor. Conclusions This community-based motor program was considered feasible and acceptable by the children s parents, and qualitative findings provided valuable insights into clinical practice for children with MHS. However, recruitment challenges and assessment tools being unfeasible for children with higher support needs led to low participant numbers. Future evaluations should explore alternative assessment measures and study designs, given the challenges associated with studying such a heterogenous and complex group. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102495 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540

Canine Assisted Occupational Therapy for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Pilot Randomised Control Trial / Jessica HILL in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-11 (November 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-11 (November 2020) . - p.4106-4120 Titre : Canine Assisted Occupational Therapy for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Pilot Randomised Control Trial Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jessica HILL, Auteur ; Jenny ZIVIANI, Auteur ; Carlie DRISCOLL, Auteur ; Ai Lin TEOH, Auteur ; Jia Min CHUA, Auteur ; Judy CAWDELL-SMITH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4106-4120 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Animal assisted therapy  Autistic disorder  Goal attainment  Occupational therapy  On-task behaviours Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children on the autism spectrum frequently display difficulties engaging with people and with functional tasks. A pilot, randomised control trial was completed to explore the impact of canine assisted occupational therapy on the on-task behaviours and goal attainment of autistic children when compared to occupational therapy sessions as usual. Twenty-two children between the ages of 4, and 6 years and 11 months, were randomly placed in either the treatment group (n-11) or waitlist control group (n = 11). Results showed that although there was a positive trend for on-task behaviour and goal attainment within the treatment group, results were not statistically significant. These results support the need for further research in the area of canine assisted occupational therapy for autistic children. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04483-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=432 [article] Canine Assisted Occupational Therapy for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Pilot Randomised Control Trial [texte imprimé] / Jessica HILL, Auteur ; Jenny ZIVIANI, Auteur ; Carlie DRISCOLL, Auteur ; Ai Lin TEOH, Auteur ; Jia Min CHUA, Auteur ; Judy CAWDELL-SMITH, Auteur . - p.4106-4120. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-11 (November 2020) . - p.4106-4120 Mots-clés : Animal assisted therapy  Autistic disorder  Goal attainment  Occupational therapy  On-task behaviours Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children on the autism spectrum frequently display difficulties engaging with people and with functional tasks. A pilot, randomised control trial was completed to explore the impact of canine assisted occupational therapy on the on-task behaviours and goal attainment of autistic children when compared to occupational therapy sessions as usual. Twenty-two children between the ages of 4, and 6 years and 11 months, were randomly placed in either the treatment group (n-11) or waitlist control group (n = 11). Results showed that although there was a positive trend for on-task behaviour and goal attainment within the treatment group, results were not statistically significant. These results support the need for further research in the area of canine assisted occupational therapy for autistic children. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04483-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=432

Comparing trajectories of sport participation for autistic- and non-autistic-youth: A group-based multi-trajectory modelling approach / Jessica HILL ; Matthew BOURKE ; Sjaan GOMERSALL ; Sean TWEEDY ; John CAIRNEY in Autism, 29-10 (October 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 29-10 (October 2025) . - p.2575-2587 Titre : Comparing trajectories of sport participation for autistic- and non-autistic-youth: A group-based multi-trajectory modelling approach Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jessica HILL, Auteur ; Matthew BOURKE, Auteur ; Sjaan GOMERSALL, Auteur ; Sean TWEEDY, Auteur ; John CAIRNEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2575-2587 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : school-age children  sport participation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic children are less likely to participate in sport than non-autistic children, but we know little about how patterns of participation in team and individual sport change across childhood. Drawing on a nationally representative cohort of Australian children, this study analysed trajectories of participation in team and individual sport between the ages of 8 and 15 using a group-based multiple trajectory modelling approach. A five-group solution was found to be the best fit to the data, identifying distinct patterns of sport participation over time. In comparison with non-autistic children, autistic children were more likely to belong to the 'sport avoider' group with low participation in both team and individual sport at all ages. Conversely, autistic children were less likely to be classified in the 'team sportsperson', 'ex-team sportsperson' or 'mixed sportsperson' groups. No difference in the likelihood of belonging to the 'individual sportsperson' group was found. Risk factors for trajectory group membership were similar for autistic and non-autistic children. Our findings indicate that autistic children are particularly likely to experience exclusion from team sport environments, and this exclusion persists over time. Similar rates of participation in individual sport for autistic and non-autistic children indicate that these environments may be more supportive for autistic children.Lay abstract Autistic children are less likely to participate in sport than non-autistic children, but we know little about how patterns of participation in team and individual sport change across childhood. Drawing on data for a group of Australian children whose families were reinterviewed between ages 8 and 15, the present study patterns of participation in team and individual sport over time. Findings from the analysis suggested that children could be grouped into five patterns of participation in team and individual sport between the ages of 8 and 15. In comparison with non-autistic children, autistic children were more likely to belong to the 'sport avoider' group with low participation in both team and individual sport at all ages. Conversely, autistic children were less likely to belong to the 'team sportsperson', 'ex-team sportsperson' or 'mixed sportsperson' groups. Similar numbers of autistic and non-autistic children belonged to the 'individual sportsperson' group. Factors linked to patterns of participation over time were similar for autistic and non-autistic children. Our findings indicate that autistic children are particularly likely to experience exclusion from team sport environments, and this exclusion persists over time. Similar rates of participation in individual sport for autistic and non-autistic children indicate that these environments may be more supportive for autistic children. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251345345 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=567 [article] Comparing trajectories of sport participation for autistic- and non-autistic-youth: A group-based multi-trajectory modelling approach [texte imprimé] / Jessica HILL, Auteur ; Matthew BOURKE, Auteur ; Sjaan GOMERSALL, Auteur ; Sean TWEEDY, Auteur ; John CAIRNEY, Auteur . - p.2575-2587. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 29-10 (October 2025) . - p.2575-2587 Mots-clés : school-age children  sport participation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic children are less likely to participate in sport than non-autistic children, but we know little about how patterns of participation in team and individual sport change across childhood. Drawing on a nationally representative cohort of Australian children, this study analysed trajectories of participation in team and individual sport between the ages of 8 and 15 using a group-based multiple trajectory modelling approach. A five-group solution was found to be the best fit to the data, identifying distinct patterns of sport participation over time. In comparison with non-autistic children, autistic children were more likely to belong to the 'sport avoider' group with low participation in both team and individual sport at all ages. Conversely, autistic children were less likely to be classified in the 'team sportsperson', 'ex-team sportsperson' or 'mixed sportsperson' groups. No difference in the likelihood of belonging to the 'individual sportsperson' group was found. Risk factors for trajectory group membership were similar for autistic and non-autistic children. Our findings indicate that autistic children are particularly likely to experience exclusion from team sport environments, and this exclusion persists over time. Similar rates of participation in individual sport for autistic and non-autistic children indicate that these environments may be more supportive for autistic children.Lay abstract Autistic children are less likely to participate in sport than non-autistic children, but we know little about how patterns of participation in team and individual sport change across childhood. Drawing on data for a group of Australian children whose families were reinterviewed between ages 8 and 15, the present study patterns of participation in team and individual sport over time. Findings from the analysis suggested that children could be grouped into five patterns of participation in team and individual sport between the ages of 8 and 15. In comparison with non-autistic children, autistic children were more likely to belong to the 'sport avoider' group with low participation in both team and individual sport at all ages. Conversely, autistic children were less likely to belong to the 'team sportsperson', 'ex-team sportsperson' or 'mixed sportsperson' groups. Similar numbers of autistic and non-autistic children belonged to the 'individual sportsperson' group. Factors linked to patterns of participation over time were similar for autistic and non-autistic children. Our findings indicate that autistic children are particularly likely to experience exclusion from team sport environments, and this exclusion persists over time. Similar rates of participation in individual sport for autistic and non-autistic children indicate that these environments may be more supportive for autistic children. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251345345 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=567

Correction: Description and Evaluation of a Co-design Process Involved in the Creation of a Workforce Training Package Aiding Sport and Exercise Professionals Work with Autistic Young People / Jessica HILL in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-10 (October 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-10 (October 2025) . - p.3784-3784 Titre : Correction: Description and Evaluation of a Co-design Process Involved in the Creation of a Workforce Training Package Aiding Sport and Exercise Professionals Work with Autistic Young People Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jessica HILL, Auteur ; Brittany WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Gilly MCKEOWN, Auteur ; Sjaan R. GOMERSALL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3784-3784 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06977-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=569 [article] Correction: Description and Evaluation of a Co-design Process Involved in the Creation of a Workforce Training Package Aiding Sport and Exercise Professionals Work with Autistic Young People [texte imprimé] / Jessica HILL, Auteur ; Brittany WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Gilly MCKEOWN, Auteur ; Sjaan R. GOMERSALL, Auteur . - p.3784-3784. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-10 (October 2025) . - p.3784-3784 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06977-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=569

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