Virtual parent-mediated yoga for children with autism and their parents: A pilot study / Yu SONG in Research in Autism, 132 (April 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 132 (April 2026) . - 202801 Titre : Virtual parent-mediated yoga for children with autism and their parents: A pilot study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Yu SONG, Auteur ; Bo SHEN, Auteur ; YanLi PANG, Auteur ; Liangshan DONG, Auteur ; Jin BO, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202801 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD children  Parents  QOL  Parenting efficacy  Virtual yoga intervention  PMI Résumé : Background Parent-mediated intervention (PMI) has shown promise in supporting the development of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, limited research has explored the effects of parent-mediated yoga intervention (PMYI) in virtual formats, especially on the quality of life (QOL) of both children and their parents. Objective The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of a virtual PMYI on the QOL of children with ASD, as well as on parenting efficacy and parental well-being. Methods A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 27 parent-child dyads, divided into an intervention group and a waitlist comparison group. The intervention group participated in a 9-week, home-based, virtually guided yoga program, which included virtual Synchronized Parent-Child Yoga and Asynchronous Parent Training Sessions. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using standardized QOL measures for both children and parents, alongside parenting self-efficacy scales. Results Although no statistically significant between-group differences were observed post-intervention, within-group analysis revealed significant improvements in the social functioning dimension of QOL for both groups, with the intervention group showing a larger effect size (η²p = 0.62). Additionally, parents in the intervention group reported significant improvements in overall QOL and parenting self-efficacy, whereas the comparison group experienced a decline in psychological well-being. Conclusion The findings suggest that a virtual PMYI may serve as a promising, family-centered approach to enhance the social functioning of children with ASD and improve the emotional resilience and caregiving confidence of parents. These results highlight the potential value of incorporating yoga-based physical activity into virtual PMI, especially in post-pandemic educational and rehabilitation contexts. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202801 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=583 [article] Virtual parent-mediated yoga for children with autism and their parents: A pilot study [texte imprimé] / Yu SONG, Auteur ; Bo SHEN, Auteur ; YanLi PANG, Auteur ; Liangshan DONG, Auteur ; Jin BO, Auteur . - 202801. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 132 (April 2026) . - 202801 Mots-clés : ASD children  Parents  QOL  Parenting efficacy  Virtual yoga intervention  PMI Résumé : Background Parent-mediated intervention (PMI) has shown promise in supporting the development of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, limited research has explored the effects of parent-mediated yoga intervention (PMYI) in virtual formats, especially on the quality of life (QOL) of both children and their parents. Objective The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of a virtual PMYI on the QOL of children with ASD, as well as on parenting efficacy and parental well-being. Methods A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 27 parent-child dyads, divided into an intervention group and a waitlist comparison group. The intervention group participated in a 9-week, home-based, virtually guided yoga program, which included virtual Synchronized Parent-Child Yoga and Asynchronous Parent Training Sessions. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using standardized QOL measures for both children and parents, alongside parenting self-efficacy scales. Results Although no statistically significant between-group differences were observed post-intervention, within-group analysis revealed significant improvements in the social functioning dimension of QOL for both groups, with the intervention group showing a larger effect size (η²p = 0.62). Additionally, parents in the intervention group reported significant improvements in overall QOL and parenting self-efficacy, whereas the comparison group experienced a decline in psychological well-being. Conclusion The findings suggest that a virtual PMYI may serve as a promising, family-centered approach to enhance the social functioning of children with ASD and improve the emotional resilience and caregiving confidence of parents. These results highlight the potential value of incorporating yoga-based physical activity into virtual PMI, especially in post-pandemic educational and rehabilitation contexts. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202801 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=583

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