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Sowa, Michelle; Meulenbroek, Ruud – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
It is generally agreed that regular physical exercise promotes physical and mental health, but what are the benefits in people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? This meta-analysis evaluates 16 behavioural studies reporting on a total of 133 children and adults with various variants of the syndrome who were offered structured physical…
Descriptors: Exercise, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Meta Analysis
Luiselli, James K., Ed. – Oxford University Press, 2014
Through contributions from top leaders in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), "Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder" examines the ASD research literature, discusses procedural implications, and makes recommendations for future practice and inquiry. It combines the most recent developments in established practices with newer and…
Descriptors: Children, Youth, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Hutzler, Y.; Korsensky, O. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: The purpose of this study is to systematically retrieve, examine and discuss scientific studies focusing on motivational correlates that both contribute to, and can be assumed to be effects of, participation in sport, recreation, or health-related physical activities in persons with intellectual disability (ID). Methods: A systematic…
Descriptors: Intervention, Physical Activities, Self Efficacy, Mental Retardation

Mahendra, Nidhi; Arkin, Sharon – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2003
This article describes a comprehensive cognitive-linguistic intervention program for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients that provided communication skills practice in the context of health-enhancing and esteem-building community-based activities, physical fitness training and supervised volunteer work. Effects for four participants…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Communication Skills, Exercise, Interpersonal Competence