Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Evidence-Based Exercise Intervention Group:The evidence-based exercise intervention program follows a structured design principle, progressing from simple to complex tasks. Each session consists of fo
2. Exercise intensity: moderate intensity, with the average heart rate maintained at 60%–69% of the participant’s maximum heart rate (maximum heart rate = 208 – 0.7 × age)
3. Intervention period: 12 weeks
4. Training frequency: once per day, four days per week (on weekdays, at fixed times, locations, and with the same instructor).
The evidence-based exercise intervention is conducted by graduate studen
Mini-Basketball Exercise Intervention Group:The mini-basketball exercise intervention program is divided in
Sponsors
Nanjing Sport Institute
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Han ethnicity; 2.Aged between 3 and 12 years; 3.Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria; 4.Able to understand and follow verbal instructions and perform basic motor tasks; 5.Informed consent obtained from the legal guardian; 6.Eligible for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning, with no metallic implants or electronic, magnetic, or mechanical devices in or on the body.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.History of significant head trauma; 2.Presence of neurological disorders or psychiatric illnesses; 3.Recent use of medications that affect the central nervous system; 4.Physical disabilities that prevent participation in exercise interventions; 5.Cardiovascular disease, asthma, or other conditions that contraindicate vigorous physical activity; 6.Visual or auditory impairments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Social deficits;Repetitive and stereotyped behaviors; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Executive function;Sleep disorder;Dietary behavior;Physical fitness;Motor disorder; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXiaoxiao Dong
Nanjing Sport Institute
Outcome results
None listed