Autism
Conditions
Brief summary
Although there are some studies investigating the physical activity levels of children with autism in the literature, no comprehensive study investigating the relationship between posture and physical fitness parameters, family anxiety level and quality of life of individuals with autism who have continued physical activity program has not been found. The aim of our study is to compare postural disorders and physical fitness parameters, family anxiety level and quality of life between individuals with autism and healthy individuals attending physical activity program.
Interventions
assessment
Sponsors
Hacettepe University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
7 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Being diagnosed with mild to moderate autism, 2. To have the ability to emulate, 3. To have a cognitive level and cooperation capacity that will not hinder the implementation of assessment scales,
Exclusion criteria
1. Having any systemic chronic disease and neurological disorder 2. During the last 6 months, individuals wih autism in the process will affect physical fitness for fracture, surgery and so on.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Physical fitness | 1 month | Münich fitness test |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Posture analysis | 1 month | New york posture analysis |
| Physical activity level | 1 month | Godin leisure time activity questionnaire |
| Family Anxiety Level | 1 month | State-Trait Anxiety Inventory: Scores range from 20 to 80. Scores are positively correlated with higher levels of anxiety |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed