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Direct linkSavage, Melissa N. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
There are many benefits to engaging in regular physical activity such as increased quality of life and decreased levels of obesity. However, individuals with autism spectrum disorder often do not engage in healthy levels of physical activity. Low motivation, poor motor skills, and behavioral challenges combine to make engaging in regular physical…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Physical Activity Level, Positive Reinforcement
Peer reviewedCarter, Elizabeth J.; Williams, Diane L.; Hodgins, Jessica K.; Lehman, Jill F. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
Few direct comparisons have been made between the responsiveness of children with autism to computer-generated or animated characters and their responsiveness to humans. Twelve 4-to 8-year-old children with autism interacted with a human therapist; a human-controlled, interactive avatar in a theme park; a human actor speaking like the avatar; and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Animation, Interpersonal Relationship
