The Effect of Physical Activity on Motor Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis.

Carlos Eduardo MonteiroElirez Da SilvaRavini SodréFrederico CostaAndré Soares TrindadePriscila Dos Santos Bunn Gabriel Costa E SilvaFabrízio Di MasiEstélio Dantas

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

Considering the clinical importance of physical activity for children with ASD, this systematic review with meta-analysis showed that physical activity had no statistically significant effects on coordination in individuals with ASD.

Keyphrases

physical activity
autism spectrum disorder
body mass index
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
intellectual disability
sleep quality
working memory