Feasibility and initial outcomes of a group exercise-based social intervention (So Fit) for autistic children / Christopher LOPATA in Research in Autism, 128 (October 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 128 (October 2025) . - p.202713 Titre : Feasibility and initial outcomes of a group exercise-based social intervention (So Fit) for autistic children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Christopher LOPATA, Auteur ; Karl F. KOZLOWSKI, Auteur ; Marcus L. THOMEER, Auteur ; Jonathan D. RODGERS, Auteur ; James P. DONNELLY, Auteur ; Emma M. RADEL, Auteur ; Jules B. JONES, Auteur ; Madison S. SINWELL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202713 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : So Fit  Social intervention  Exercise  Autistic children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study assessed the feasibility and initial outcomes of an innovative group exercise-based social intervention (So Fit) on the social functioning, ASD-features, and physical performance of autistic children, ages 7–12 years (N = 28). The So Fit manualized intervention (prescribed content and instructional procedures) was delivered to groups of 8–11 autistic children, and it consisted of two 60-minute sessions per week over 10 weeks. Each session included a skills instruction component targeting social and physical performance skills (10–15 min) followed by an exercise-based activity (45–50 min) to promote social interactions, practice social skills, and receive feedback. A behavioral reinforcement system was also implemented to foster skills development and improve ASD-features. Lastly, parents participated in three psychoeducational parent training groups on the program, and strategies for teaching, reinforcing, and generalizing skills/behaviors outside the program setting. Fidelity was high, parent and child satisfaction were good, and there were no adverse events/injuries or withdrawals supporting feasibility. Pre-posttest comparisons indicated significant improvements in parent-rated social skills and ASD-features, and on objective observations/tests of child social performance, social knowledge, and physical performance. Additional testing of So Fit in a randomized trial appears warranted and recommendations are provided. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202713 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=570 [article] Feasibility and initial outcomes of a group exercise-based social intervention (So Fit) for autistic children [texte imprimé] / Christopher LOPATA, Auteur ; Karl F. KOZLOWSKI, Auteur ; Marcus L. THOMEER, Auteur ; Jonathan D. RODGERS, Auteur ; James P. DONNELLY, Auteur ; Emma M. RADEL, Auteur ; Jules B. JONES, Auteur ; Madison S. SINWELL, Auteur . - p.202713. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 128 (October 2025) . - p.202713 Mots-clés : So Fit  Social intervention  Exercise  Autistic children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study assessed the feasibility and initial outcomes of an innovative group exercise-based social intervention (So Fit) on the social functioning, ASD-features, and physical performance of autistic children, ages 7–12 years (N = 28). The So Fit manualized intervention (prescribed content and instructional procedures) was delivered to groups of 8–11 autistic children, and it consisted of two 60-minute sessions per week over 10 weeks. Each session included a skills instruction component targeting social and physical performance skills (10–15 min) followed by an exercise-based activity (45–50 min) to promote social interactions, practice social skills, and receive feedback. A behavioral reinforcement system was also implemented to foster skills development and improve ASD-features. Lastly, parents participated in three psychoeducational parent training groups on the program, and strategies for teaching, reinforcing, and generalizing skills/behaviors outside the program setting. Fidelity was high, parent and child satisfaction were good, and there were no adverse events/injuries or withdrawals supporting feasibility. Pre-posttest comparisons indicated significant improvements in parent-rated social skills and ASD-features, and on objective observations/tests of child social performance, social knowledge, and physical performance. Additional testing of So Fit in a randomized trial appears warranted and recommendations are provided. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202713 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=570

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