“I just put myself on the back burner”: Perceived barriers and facilitators to yoga participation among mothers of autistic children / Gayatri SWARUP in Research in Autism, 130 (February 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 130 (February 2026) . - p.202749 Titre : “I just put myself on the back burner”: Perceived barriers and facilitators to yoga participation among mothers of autistic children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Gayatri SWARUP, Auteur ; Susan ANDREAE, Auteur ; Kristen A. PICKETT, Auteur ; Luis COLUMNA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202749 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Caregivers  Disability  Physical activity  Theory of planned behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mothers of autistic children experience elevated levels of parenting stress, which can negatively impact their overall well-being. Yoga has the potential to support both physical and mental health; however, research on yoga programs specifically designed for this population remains limited. The purpose of this study was to explore how caregiving demands, views on self-prioritization, and environmental supports or constraints influence yoga participation among mothers of autistic children. Twelve mothers of autistic children (ages 3–22) participated in semi-structured interviews about their experiences with yoga. A qualitative descriptive approach with a constructivist lens guided the reflective thematic analysis. Two major themes were constructed: (1) Too much on my plate, so I put myself last and (2) Feeling welcome and confident in yoga. Participants identified caregiving responsibilities, lack of reliable childcare, and financial constraints as barriers that made it difficult to feel in control of their ability to attend yoga classes. While a supportive environment and increased confidence could facilitate participation, these factors alone did not ensure sustained engagement. The findings highlight considerations for improving yoga accessibility for mothers of autistic children, which may inform future program development. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202749 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579 [article] “I just put myself on the back burner”: Perceived barriers and facilitators to yoga participation among mothers of autistic children [texte imprimé] / Gayatri SWARUP, Auteur ; Susan ANDREAE, Auteur ; Kristen A. PICKETT, Auteur ; Luis COLUMNA, Auteur . - p.202749. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 130 (February 2026) . - p.202749 Mots-clés : Caregivers  Disability  Physical activity  Theory of planned behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mothers of autistic children experience elevated levels of parenting stress, which can negatively impact their overall well-being. Yoga has the potential to support both physical and mental health; however, research on yoga programs specifically designed for this population remains limited. The purpose of this study was to explore how caregiving demands, views on self-prioritization, and environmental supports or constraints influence yoga participation among mothers of autistic children. Twelve mothers of autistic children (ages 3–22) participated in semi-structured interviews about their experiences with yoga. A qualitative descriptive approach with a constructivist lens guided the reflective thematic analysis. Two major themes were constructed: (1) Too much on my plate, so I put myself last and (2) Feeling welcome and confident in yoga. Participants identified caregiving responsibilities, lack of reliable childcare, and financial constraints as barriers that made it difficult to feel in control of their ability to attend yoga classes. While a supportive environment and increased confidence could facilitate participation, these factors alone did not ensure sustained engagement. The findings highlight considerations for improving yoga accessibility for mothers of autistic children, which may inform future program development. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202749 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579

A randomized parent-mediated physical activity intervention for autistic children / Laura A. PRIETO in Autism Research, 16-7 (July 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 16-7 (July 2023) . - p.1450-1461 Titre : A randomized parent-mediated physical activity intervention for autistic children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Laura A. PRIETO, Auteur ; Benazir MEERA, Auteur ; Ashlyn BARRY, Auteur ; Gayatri SWARUP, Auteur ; Jennifer M. ASMUS, Auteur ; Byungmo KU, Auteur ; Kristi ROTH, Auteur ; John FOLEY, Auteur ; Luis COLUMNA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1450-1461 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate and post effects of a parent-mediated physical activity intervention on the fundamental motor skills of autistic children. We randomly assigned parent-child dyads (n=31) of autistic children aged 4-11 years into three groups (workshop, an online, or control group). Each dyad participated in a 12-week intervention and was given adapted physical activity equipment and over 200 activities via a mobile application. Children were tested at the start and end of the intervention. The effect size (Cohen's d) of the control group for pre-post locomotor and ball skill scores were 0.12 and 0.06, respectively, indicating small effect size. The effect size of the online group for pre-post locomotor and ball skill scores were 49 and 0.26, respectively, indicating medium and small effect sizes. The effect size of the in-person group for pre-post locomotor and ball skill scores were 1.18 and 0.82, respectively, indicating large effect sizes. The outcomes of this physical activity intervention suggest that parents may facilitate the acquisition of fundamental motor skills of their autistic children. Although these results are positive, there is a need to further identify effective interventions for fundamental motor skill development in autistic children. Clinical Trials ID: NCT05159102. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2969 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=510 [article] A randomized parent-mediated physical activity intervention for autistic children [texte imprimé] / Laura A. PRIETO, Auteur ; Benazir MEERA, Auteur ; Ashlyn BARRY, Auteur ; Gayatri SWARUP, Auteur ; Jennifer M. ASMUS, Auteur ; Byungmo KU, Auteur ; Kristi ROTH, Auteur ; John FOLEY, Auteur ; Luis COLUMNA, Auteur . - p.1450-1461. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 16-7 (July 2023) . - p.1450-1461 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate and post effects of a parent-mediated physical activity intervention on the fundamental motor skills of autistic children. We randomly assigned parent-child dyads (n=31) of autistic children aged 4-11 years into three groups (workshop, an online, or control group). Each dyad participated in a 12-week intervention and was given adapted physical activity equipment and over 200 activities via a mobile application. Children were tested at the start and end of the intervention. The effect size (Cohen's d) of the control group for pre-post locomotor and ball skill scores were 0.12 and 0.06, respectively, indicating small effect size. The effect size of the online group for pre-post locomotor and ball skill scores were 49 and 0.26, respectively, indicating medium and small effect sizes. The effect size of the in-person group for pre-post locomotor and ball skill scores were 1.18 and 0.82, respectively, indicating large effect sizes. The outcomes of this physical activity intervention suggest that parents may facilitate the acquisition of fundamental motor skills of their autistic children. Although these results are positive, there is a need to further identify effective interventions for fundamental motor skill development in autistic children. Clinical Trials ID: NCT05159102. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2969 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=510

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