Comparing trajectories of sport participation for autistic- and non-autistic-youth: A group-based multi-trajectory modelling approach / Jessica HILL ; Matthew BOURKE ; Sjaan R. 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 R. 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 R. 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

Examining health behaviour profiles among children with autism and ADHD using latent profile analysis / Matthew BOURKE in Research in Autism, 130 (February 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 130 (February 2026) . - p.202751 Titre : Examining health behaviour profiles among children with autism and ADHD using latent profile analysis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Matthew BOURKE, Auteur ; Martin O’FLAHERTY, Auteur ; Kathryn FORTNUM, Auteur ; George THOMAS, Auteur ; Jacqueline L. WALKER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202751 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Sleep  Physical activity  Screen time  Diet  Autism  ADHD Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Introduction Children diagnosed with autism and ADHD are at heightened risk for poor physical and mental health outcomes, potentially linked to suboptimal engagement in health-promoting behaviours. While multiple health promoting behaviours often co-occur, limited research has explored how combinations of physical activity, screen time, diet, and sleep cluster among children with ADHD and/or autism. Methods This study employed latent profile analysis to identify distinct health behaviour profiles in a community sample of 982 Australian children aged 7–12 years with parent-reported diagnoses of autism, ADHD, or both. Parents completed validated questionnaires assessing children’s physical activity, sedentary screen time, diet quality, total sleep time, and sleep disturbances. Results Five latent profiles were identified, ranging from generally healthy to highly unhealthy behaviour patterns. Children with co-occurring autism and ADHD or a sole diagnosis of autism were significantly more likely to be represented in the least healthy profiles—marked by low physical activity, high screen time, poor diet quality, and greater sleep disturbances—compared to those with a sole diagnosis of ADHD. Discussion Findings highlight the need for targeted, multi-component interventions to support healthier lifestyles, especially among children with autism or co-occurring autism and ADHD. Tailored strategies may help mitigate long-term health risks in this vulnerable population by addressing the unique barriers they face in adopting and sustaining healthy behaviours. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202751 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579 [article] Examining health behaviour profiles among children with autism and ADHD using latent profile analysis [texte imprimé] / Matthew BOURKE, Auteur ; Martin O’FLAHERTY, Auteur ; Kathryn FORTNUM, Auteur ; George THOMAS, Auteur ; Jacqueline L. WALKER, Auteur . - p.202751. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 130 (February 2026) . - p.202751 Mots-clés : Sleep  Physical activity  Screen time  Diet  Autism  ADHD Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Introduction Children diagnosed with autism and ADHD are at heightened risk for poor physical and mental health outcomes, potentially linked to suboptimal engagement in health-promoting behaviours. While multiple health promoting behaviours often co-occur, limited research has explored how combinations of physical activity, screen time, diet, and sleep cluster among children with ADHD and/or autism. Methods This study employed latent profile analysis to identify distinct health behaviour profiles in a community sample of 982 Australian children aged 7–12 years with parent-reported diagnoses of autism, ADHD, or both. Parents completed validated questionnaires assessing children’s physical activity, sedentary screen time, diet quality, total sleep time, and sleep disturbances. Results Five latent profiles were identified, ranging from generally healthy to highly unhealthy behaviour patterns. Children with co-occurring autism and ADHD or a sole diagnosis of autism were significantly more likely to be represented in the least healthy profiles—marked by low physical activity, high screen time, poor diet quality, and greater sleep disturbances—compared to those with a sole diagnosis of ADHD. Discussion Findings highlight the need for targeted, multi-component interventions to support healthier lifestyles, especially among children with autism or co-occurring autism and ADHD. Tailored strategies may help mitigate long-term health risks in this vulnerable population by addressing the unique barriers they face in adopting and sustaining healthy behaviours. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202751 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579

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