Decreased Functional and Structural Connectivity is Associated with Core Symptom Improvement in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder After Mini-basketball Training Program / Dongyue ZHOU in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-12 (December 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-12 (December 2024) . - p.4515-4528 Titre : Decreased Functional and Structural Connectivity is Associated with Core Symptom Improvement in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder After Mini-basketball Training Program Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Dongyue ZHOU, Auteur ; Zhimei LIU, Auteur ; Guanyu GONG, Auteur ; Yunge ZHANG, Auteur ; Lin LIN, Auteur ; Kelong CAI, Auteur ; Huashuai XU, Auteur ; Fengyu CONG, Auteur ; Huanjie LI, Auteur ; Aiguo CHEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4515-4528 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Exercise intervention has been proven helpful to ameliorate core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. In this study, we carried out a 12-week mini-basketball training program (MBTP) on ASD children and examined the changes of brain functional and structural networks before and after exercise intervention. We applied individual-based method to construct functional network and structural morphological network, and investigated their alterations following MBTP as well as their associations with the change in core symptom. Structural MRI and resting-state functional MRI data were obtained from 58 ASD children aged 3-12 years (experiment group: n = 32, control group: n = 26). ASD children who received MBTP intervention showed several distinguishable alternations compared to the control without special intervention. These included decreased functional connectivity within the sensorimotor network (SM) and between SM and the salience network, decreased morphological connectivity strength in a cortical-cortical network centered on the left inferior temporal gyrus, and a subcortical-cortical network centered on the left caudate. Particularly, the aforementioned functional and structural changes induced by MBTP were associated with core symptoms of ASD. Our findings suggested that MBTP intervention could be an effective approach to improve core symptoms in ASD children, decrease connectivity in both structure and function networks, and may drive the brain change towards normal-like neuroanatomy. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06160-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540 [article] Decreased Functional and Structural Connectivity is Associated with Core Symptom Improvement in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder After Mini-basketball Training Program [texte imprimé] / Dongyue ZHOU, Auteur ; Zhimei LIU, Auteur ; Guanyu GONG, Auteur ; Yunge ZHANG, Auteur ; Lin LIN, Auteur ; Kelong CAI, Auteur ; Huashuai XU, Auteur ; Fengyu CONG, Auteur ; Huanjie LI, Auteur ; Aiguo CHEN, Auteur . - p.4515-4528. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-12 (December 2024) . - p.4515-4528 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Exercise intervention has been proven helpful to ameliorate core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. In this study, we carried out a 12-week mini-basketball training program (MBTP) on ASD children and examined the changes of brain functional and structural networks before and after exercise intervention. We applied individual-based method to construct functional network and structural morphological network, and investigated their alterations following MBTP as well as their associations with the change in core symptom. Structural MRI and resting-state functional MRI data were obtained from 58 ASD children aged 3-12 years (experiment group: n = 32, control group: n = 26). ASD children who received MBTP intervention showed several distinguishable alternations compared to the control without special intervention. These included decreased functional connectivity within the sensorimotor network (SM) and between SM and the salience network, decreased morphological connectivity strength in a cortical-cortical network centered on the left inferior temporal gyrus, and a subcortical-cortical network centered on the left caudate. Particularly, the aforementioned functional and structural changes induced by MBTP were associated with core symptoms of ASD. Our findings suggested that MBTP intervention could be an effective approach to improve core symptoms in ASD children, decrease connectivity in both structure and function networks, and may drive the brain change towards normal-like neuroanatomy. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06160-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540

Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis / Shimeng WANG in Autism Research, 16-9 (September 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 16-9 (September 2023) . - p.1811-1824 Titre : Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Shimeng WANG, Auteur ; Dan-Dan CHEN, Auteur ; Yang YANG, Auteur ; Lina ZHU, Auteur ; Xuan XIONG, Auteur ; Aiguo CHEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1811-1824 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract In this paper, systematic review and meta-analysis were used to demonstrate the effectiveness of physical activity intervention on core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Physical activity intervention for core symptoms of ASD were retrieved by computer from the PubMed Cochrane Library, Web of Science, APA PsycNet, and CNKI database during December 1, 2022. Two researchers evaluated the quality of the included literature and extracted the data. Sixteen studies were eventually included, with a total of 587 patients with ASD. Meta-analysis showed that the core symptoms of ASD patients decreased after physical activity intervention, ES(g)=0.681(95% CI: 0.380-0.982, p=0.000), specifically, physical activity improved the reduction of social disorder ES(g)=0.749(95% CI: 0.524-0.973) and repeated rigid behavior ES(g)=0.553 (95% CI: 0.079 to 1.186). Subgroup analysis showed that preschool children with ASD who were 3-6 years old, exercised for more than 12 weeks, more than 3 times a week, and exercised for more than 90 min per session had better improvement in core symptoms after participating in physical activity. The conclusion of this paper is that physical activity intervention can improve the core symptoms of ASD, especially the reduction of social disorders and repetitive behaviors. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=510 [article] Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis [texte imprimé] / Shimeng WANG, Auteur ; Dan-Dan CHEN, Auteur ; Yang YANG, Auteur ; Lina ZHU, Auteur ; Xuan XIONG, Auteur ; Aiguo CHEN, Auteur . - p.1811-1824. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 16-9 (September 2023) . - p.1811-1824 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract In this paper, systematic review and meta-analysis were used to demonstrate the effectiveness of physical activity intervention on core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Physical activity intervention for core symptoms of ASD were retrieved by computer from the PubMed Cochrane Library, Web of Science, APA PsycNet, and CNKI database during December 1, 2022. Two researchers evaluated the quality of the included literature and extracted the data. Sixteen studies were eventually included, with a total of 587 patients with ASD. Meta-analysis showed that the core symptoms of ASD patients decreased after physical activity intervention, ES(g)=0.681(95% CI: 0.380-0.982, p=0.000), specifically, physical activity improved the reduction of social disorder ES(g)=0.749(95% CI: 0.524-0.973) and repeated rigid behavior ES(g)=0.553 (95% CI: 0.079 to 1.186). Subgroup analysis showed that preschool children with ASD who were 3-6 years old, exercised for more than 12 weeks, more than 3 times a week, and exercised for more than 90 min per session had better improvement in core symptoms after participating in physical activity. The conclusion of this paper is that physical activity intervention can improve the core symptoms of ASD, especially the reduction of social disorders and repetitive behaviors. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=510

Effects of Ball Combination Exercise Combined with cTBS Intervention on Sleep Problems in Children with Autism / Decheng XU in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-1 (January 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-1 (January 2026) . - p.241-255 Titre : Effects of Ball Combination Exercise Combined with cTBS Intervention on Sleep Problems in Children with Autism Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Decheng XU, Auteur ; Zhiyuan SUN, Auteur ; Yahui YANG, Auteur ; Kelong CAI, Auteur ; Lina ZHU, Auteur ; Kai QI, Auteur ; Zhimei LIU, Auteur ; Yifan SHI, Auteur ; Yufei LIU, Auteur ; Zhiyuan QIAO, Auteur ; luanyue JIANG, Auteur ; Aiguo CHEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.241-255 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Sleep problems significantly affect the quality of life of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week ball combination exercise, continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) stimulation, and combined intervention on sleep problems in children with ASD. Forty-five ASD children were divided into three intervention groups (ball combination exercise(n = 12), cTBS stimulation(n = 10), combined (n = 12) and a control group (n = 11). The intervention groups underwent intervention, while the control group maintained daily activities. The effects were assessed using the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) scale. The results revealed that after 12 weeks of intervention, three programs reduced sleep problems in children with ASD. The post-test scores of the cTBS group (p = 0.002) and the combined group (p < 0.001) were significantly lower than the baseline scores on the CSHQ scale. The exercise group (p = 0.002) and the combined group (p < 0.001) showed significant improvement in sleep anxiety, while there was no statistically significant difference in the effectiveness of the three interventions for sleep-onset delay. The combined group outperformed the single intervention groups in the CSHQ score and sleep anxiety sub-dimensions. The combined intervention group showed slightly superior performance in sleep onset latency, however, there was no significant difference. Three interventions alleviated sleep issues in ASD children, with the combined method proving more effective. This study validates non-pharmacologic and combined approaches for ASD sleep problems. Future research should delve deeper into the mechanisms of these interventions in ASD children’s sleep improvement. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06555-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=580 [article] Effects of Ball Combination Exercise Combined with cTBS Intervention on Sleep Problems in Children with Autism [texte imprimé] / Decheng XU, Auteur ; Zhiyuan SUN, Auteur ; Yahui YANG, Auteur ; Kelong CAI, Auteur ; Lina ZHU, Auteur ; Kai QI, Auteur ; Zhimei LIU, Auteur ; Yifan SHI, Auteur ; Yufei LIU, Auteur ; Zhiyuan QIAO, Auteur ; luanyue JIANG, Auteur ; Aiguo CHEN, Auteur . - p.241-255. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-1 (January 2026) . - p.241-255 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Sleep problems significantly affect the quality of life of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week ball combination exercise, continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) stimulation, and combined intervention on sleep problems in children with ASD. Forty-five ASD children were divided into three intervention groups (ball combination exercise(n = 12), cTBS stimulation(n = 10), combined (n = 12) and a control group (n = 11). The intervention groups underwent intervention, while the control group maintained daily activities. The effects were assessed using the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) scale. The results revealed that after 12 weeks of intervention, three programs reduced sleep problems in children with ASD. The post-test scores of the cTBS group (p = 0.002) and the combined group (p < 0.001) were significantly lower than the baseline scores on the CSHQ scale. The exercise group (p = 0.002) and the combined group (p < 0.001) showed significant improvement in sleep anxiety, while there was no statistically significant difference in the effectiveness of the three interventions for sleep-onset delay. The combined group outperformed the single intervention groups in the CSHQ score and sleep anxiety sub-dimensions. The combined intervention group showed slightly superior performance in sleep onset latency, however, there was no significant difference. Three interventions alleviated sleep issues in ASD children, with the combined method proving more effective. This study validates non-pharmacologic and combined approaches for ASD sleep problems. Future research should delve deeper into the mechanisms of these interventions in ASD children’s sleep improvement. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06555-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=580

Sharing Our World: Impact of Group Motor Skill Learning on Joint Attention in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Li-Kun GE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-1 (January 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-1 (January 2026) . - p.330-344 Titre : Sharing Our World: Impact of Group Motor Skill Learning on Joint Attention in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Li-Kun GE, Auteur ; Xiaoxia MAN, Auteur ; Kelong CAI, Auteur ; Zhimei LIU, Auteur ; William Wainam TSANG, Auteur ; Aiguo CHEN, Auteur ; Gao-Xia WEI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.330-344 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Impaired joint attention is a common feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting social interaction and communication. We explored if group basketball learning could enhance joint attention in autistic children, and how this relates to brain changes, particularly white matter development integrity. Forty-nine autistic children, aged 4–12 years, were recruited from special education centers. The experimental group underwent a 12-week basketball motor skill learning, while the control group received standard care. Eye-tracking and brain scans were conducted. The 12-week basketball motor skill learning improved joint attention in the experimental group, evidenced by better eye tracking metrics and enhanced white matter integrity. Moreover, reduced time to first fixation correlated positively with decreased mean diffusivity of the left superior corona radiata and left superior fronto-occipital fasciculus in the experimental group. Basketball-based motor skill intervention effectively improved joint attention in autistic children. Improved white matter fiber integrity related to sensory perception, spatial and early attention function may underlie this effect. These findings highlight the potential of group motor skill learning within clinical rehabilitation for treating ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06528-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=580 [article] Sharing Our World: Impact of Group Motor Skill Learning on Joint Attention in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [texte imprimé] / Li-Kun GE, Auteur ; Xiaoxia MAN, Auteur ; Kelong CAI, Auteur ; Zhimei LIU, Auteur ; William Wainam TSANG, Auteur ; Aiguo CHEN, Auteur ; Gao-Xia WEI, Auteur . - p.330-344. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-1 (January 2026) . - p.330-344 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Impaired joint attention is a common feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting social interaction and communication. We explored if group basketball learning could enhance joint attention in autistic children, and how this relates to brain changes, particularly white matter development integrity. Forty-nine autistic children, aged 4–12 years, were recruited from special education centers. The experimental group underwent a 12-week basketball motor skill learning, while the control group received standard care. Eye-tracking and brain scans were conducted. The 12-week basketball motor skill learning improved joint attention in the experimental group, evidenced by better eye tracking metrics and enhanced white matter integrity. Moreover, reduced time to first fixation correlated positively with decreased mean diffusivity of the left superior corona radiata and left superior fronto-occipital fasciculus in the experimental group. Basketball-based motor skill intervention effectively improved joint attention in autistic children. Improved white matter fiber integrity related to sensory perception, spatial and early attention function may underlie this effect. These findings highlight the potential of group motor skill learning within clinical rehabilitation for treating ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06528-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=580

The effect of a 12-week ball combination training program on physical fitness and motor disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders: An experimental study / Haiyong MAO ; Yufei LIU ; Kelong CAI ; Aiguo CHEN in Research in Autism, 125 (July 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 125 (July 2025) . - p.202607 Titre : The effect of a 12-week ball combination training program on physical fitness and motor disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders: An experimental study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Haiyong MAO, Auteur ; Yufei LIU, Auteur ; Kelong CAI, Auteur ; Aiguo CHEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202607 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Ball  Physical fitness  Motor disorder  Children  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This investigation examined the effects of a 12-week ball combination training program (BCTP) on physical fitness and motor disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study employed a 2 * 2 mixed experimental design, 55 children with ASD who received their conventional rehabilitation program (ABA) were assigned to either a BCTP group (n = 28) or a control group (n = 27). The BCTP group was asked to engage in an additional 12-week BCTP (five days per week, one session per day, and forty-five minutes per session), while the control group was instructed to maintain their daily activities. The physical fitness test and the Movement Assessment Battery for Children - Second Edition (MABC-2) test were performed before and after the intervention. Results indicate that the 12-week BCTP facilitated improvement in the physical fitness test, particularly in tennis ball throw(p < 0.05). Additionally, in terms of motor disorders, children in the BCTP group demonstrated improvement in aiming & catching(p < 0.05), whereas no such changes were found in the control group. These findings suggest that the 12-week BCTP could improve upper limb of throwing ability and aiming & catching in children with ASD. While both the experimental and control groups showed increases in post-test scores for other aspects of physical fitness and motor disorders, no significant differences were found between the groups. Therefore, the use of BCTP could be selected as an effective intervention according to the actual situation of children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202607 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=559 [article] The effect of a 12-week ball combination training program on physical fitness and motor disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders: An experimental study [texte imprimé] / Haiyong MAO, Auteur ; Yufei LIU, Auteur ; Kelong CAI, Auteur ; Aiguo CHEN, Auteur . - p.202607. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 125 (July 2025) . - p.202607 Mots-clés : Ball  Physical fitness  Motor disorder  Children  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This investigation examined the effects of a 12-week ball combination training program (BCTP) on physical fitness and motor disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study employed a 2 * 2 mixed experimental design, 55 children with ASD who received their conventional rehabilitation program (ABA) were assigned to either a BCTP group (n = 28) or a control group (n = 27). The BCTP group was asked to engage in an additional 12-week BCTP (five days per week, one session per day, and forty-five minutes per session), while the control group was instructed to maintain their daily activities. The physical fitness test and the Movement Assessment Battery for Children - Second Edition (MABC-2) test were performed before and after the intervention. Results indicate that the 12-week BCTP facilitated improvement in the physical fitness test, particularly in tennis ball throw(p < 0.05). Additionally, in terms of motor disorders, children in the BCTP group demonstrated improvement in aiming & catching(p < 0.05), whereas no such changes were found in the control group. These findings suggest that the 12-week BCTP could improve upper limb of throwing ability and aiming & catching in children with ASD. While both the experimental and control groups showed increases in post-test scores for other aspects of physical fitness and motor disorders, no significant differences were found between the groups. Therefore, the use of BCTP could be selected as an effective intervention according to the actual situation of children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202607 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=559

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