pervasive developmental disorder. childhood autism
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: An adapted aerobic group exercise for intervention group
20 sessions under coach instruction of 1 : 1 and weekly basis education (twice a week) is presented. Each session includes 45 minutes of adapted physical education which prompted by certified physical
Behavior
An adapted aerobic group exercise for intervention group
Control group: subjects are in waiting list with no adapted physical intervention
Sponsors
Research Deputy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 14 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 7-14 years old and high function participants with DSMIV based diagnosis of ASD which confirmed by ADI-R; Capable to walk independently; Allowed to exercise due to physician opinion. Exclusion criteria: orthopedics and musculoskeletal impairment that contradict to exercise, epilepsy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical factors. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention period. Method of measurement: BOTMP test.;Physical activity. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: accelerometery. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive and social factors. Timepoint: Pre and Pos intervention period. Method of measurement: WCST, ATEC tests. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMemari Amir Hossein
Sport Medicine Research center
Outcome results
None listed