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Brief Report: Speech and Language Therapy in Children with ASD in an Aquatic Environment: The ASLT (Aquatic Speech and Language Therapy) Program
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Sourvinos, Stamatis; Mavropoulos, Aris; Kasselimis, Dimitrios S.; Korasidi, Andriani; Voukouni, Alexandra-Labrini; Papadopoulos, Panagiotis; Vlaseros, Spyridon; Damianos, Georgios; Potagas, Constantin; Damianos, Demosthenes – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Although water-based approaches have been shown to be beneficial for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), no study thus far has directly investigated the effects of such intervention programs on language skills. The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the Aquatic Speech and Language Therapy (ASLT) program, which is a new,…
Descriptors: Speech Therapy, Aquatic Sports, Intervention, Language Skills
Effectiveness of the Program "Acqua Mediatrice di Comunicazione" (Water as a Mediator of Communication) on Social Skills, Autistic Behaviors and Aquatic Skills in ASD Children
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Zanobini, Mirella; Solari, Silvano – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of a swimming program on interpersonal skills, autistic mannerisms, and aquatic abilities in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Research on aquatic therapy showed improvements in motor skills, whereas there is little evidence of effectiveness of this approach on social impairments of ASD.…
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Program Effectiveness, Children, Autism
The Effects of Aquatic versus Kata Techniques Training on Static and Dynamic Balance in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Ansari, Soleyman; Hosseinkhanzadeh, Abbas Ali; AdibSaber, Fahimeh; Shojaei, Masoumeh; Daneshfar, Afkham – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
The present study aimed to compare the effect of a land-based and a swimming-based exercise program on balance abilities in children with autism. Thirty children were voluntarily selected and randomly assigned to karate exercise, aquatic training and control groups. Participants practiced for 10 weeks, 2 sessions of 60 min per week. Before and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Physical Activities
Effectiveness of a Multisystem Aquatic Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Caputo, Giovanni; Ippolito, Giovanni; Mazzotta, Marina; Sentenza, Luigi; Muzio, Mara Rosaria; Salzano, Sara; Conson, Massimiliano – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Aquatic therapy improves motor skills of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), but its usefulness for treating functional difficulties needs to be verified yet. We tested effectiveness of a multisystem aquatic therapy on behavioural, emotional, social and swimming skills of children with ASD. Multisystem aquatic therapy was divided in…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Rating Scales
The Effectiveness of Aquatic Group Therapy for Improving Water Safety and Social Interactions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Program
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Alaniz, Michele L.; Rosenberg, Sheila S.; Beard, Nicole R.; Rosario, Emily R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Few studies have examined the effectiveness of swim instruction for improving water safety skills in children with moderate to severe ASD. This study examines the feasibility and effectiveness of an aquatic therapy program on water safety and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Aquatic Sports, Child Safety
Leisure Activity Enjoyment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Eversole, Megan; Collins, Diane M.; Karmarkar, Amol; Colton, Lisa; Quinn, Jill Phillips; Karsbaek, Rita; Johnson, Jessica Reinken; Callier, Nicolle Patricia; Hilton, Claudia L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Enjoyment is a fundamental component of activity participation. This study compared leisure activity enjoyment experienced by typically developing children (TD; n = 64) and those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD; n = 67) from age 6 to 13. The TD children enjoyed "formal" and "physical" activities significantly more than the…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Leisure Time, Recreational Activities