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Waldron, Danielle A.; Stokes, Jeffrey; Coyle, Caitlin E.; Kramer, John; Dugan, Elizabeth – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This study explores factors associated with participation in moderate physical activity and muscle strengthening activity in adults with autism receiving state services (age: 18-78 years). Researchers analyzed the National Core Indicators-In Person Survey (2017-2018) data using multilevel mixed effects logistic regression. Older adults on the…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Physical Activity Level, Services
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Neumeyer, Ann M.; Gates, Amy; Ferrone, Christine; Lee, Hang; Misra, Madhusmita – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013
We determined whether bone mineral density (BMD) is lower in boys with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) than controls, and also assessed variables that may affect BMD in ASD. BMD was measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in 18 boys with ASD and 19 controls 8-14 years old. Boys with ASD had lower BMD Z-scores at the spine, hip and…
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Males, Human Body