Title
Comparison of physical activity between children with autism spectrum disorders and typically developing children
UMMS Affiliation
Shriver Center; Department of Family Medicine and Community Health; Department of Pediatrics; Center for Health Policy and Research
Date
1-2013
Document Type
Article
Medical Subject Headings
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Motor Activity
Disciplines
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities | Psychiatry and Psychology
Abstract
Regular physical activity is important for promoting health and well-being; however, physical activity behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have received little attention. We compared physical activity levels among 53 children with ASD and 58 typically developing children aged 3-11 years who participated in the Children's Activity and Meal Patterns Study (CHAMPS). After adjustment for age and sex the amount of time spent daily in moderate and vigorous activity was similar in children with ASD (50.0 minutes/day and typically developing children 57.1 minutes/day). However, parents reported that children with ASD participated in significantly fewer types of physical activities than did typically developing children (6.9 vs. 9.6, p
Rights and Permissions
Citation: Autism. 2013 Jan;17(1):44-54. doi: 10.1177/1362361312437416. Epub 2012 Jul 17. Link to article on publisher's site