Influence of a Specific Aquatic Program on Social and Gross Motor Skills in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Three Case Reports.

Giuseppe Battaglia Gianna AgròPietro CataldoAntonio PalmaMarianna Alesi

Published in: Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology (2019)

The results of this study showed that the CI-MAT program was effective for the development of gross-motor skills and social behaviors in subjects with ASD. Moreover there is an urge to carry out a whole psychological assessment targeting both motor and adaptive development suitable to provide educational and vocational plans of exercises for people with ASD.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
healthcare
intellectual disability
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
mental health
risk assessment
physical activity
children with cerebral palsy
medical students
case report
health insurance
body composition
resistance training
working memory