Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
The study was a randomized controlled trial with a crossover design, recruiting 16 schoolchildren and applying the research to 9 children who were subjected to two different experimental conditions. T
Sponsors
Universidade Católica de Brasília
Escola Classe 10 de Taguatinga
Eligibility
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Those enrolled at Escola Classe 10 in Taguatinga/DF who were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - DSM-5 (APA, 2014). No history of diseases such as physical, pulmonary or cardiac malformations. Boys and girls aged between 6 and 12
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Non-verbalized Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); with intellectual impairment (IQ below 70); ages below 6 and above 12 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is believed that with the intervention of exergames in physical education classes, children will benefit in both the cognitive and motor areas. In addition to its benefits for physical activity levels. In addition to the increase in reaction time (represented by shorter reaction time and higher percentage of correct answers) in the inhibitory control test (Flanker Task). in the inhibitory control test (Flanker Task). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| With the acute intervention of 20 minutes of exergames and 20 minutes of active play, it is expected that accuracy and efficiency will be better in the exergames group | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactQuedma Elienai Silva
Escola Classe 10 de Taguatinga
Outcome results
None listed