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"I Can Do It": Perceived Competence of Parents of Autistic Children After Participating in a Physical Activity Intervention.

Luis ColumnaJustin A HaegeleAshlyn BarryLaura A Prieto
Published in: Journal of physical activity & health (2024)
The results showed that by participating in a parent-mediated PA intervention, parents experienced improved confidence and awareness of their child's abilities, thus enhancing their PBC. Future research is needed to examine how these improvements in PBC may influence the actual PA behaviors of autistic children.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • randomized controlled trial
  • young adults
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • sleep quality