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Pan, Chien-Yu – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2010
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a 10 week water exercise swimming program (WESP) on the aquatic skills and social behaviors of 16 boys with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). In the first 10 week phase (phase I), eight children (group A) received the WESP while eight children (group B) did not. A second 10 week phase…
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Exercise
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Pan, Chien-Yu – Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 2008
This study compared moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and students without disabilities during inclusive physical education and recess. Students (7-12 years) wore a uniaxial accelerometer in school for 5 consecutive school days. Results indicated a significant difference between…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders