[article]
| 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 |
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https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=570 |
in Research in Autism > 128 (October 2025) . - p.202713
[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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