ABSTRACT

This study aimed to examine the outcomes and feasibility of a hybrid group-based intervention combining physical activity and an individual goal-oriented approach for children with developmental disabilities. We employed a single-arm pre-test/post-test repeated-measures design. Outcome measures were based on participants’ achievement of individual goals in daily activities, as well as physical and psychosocial functioning. We also report qualitative data from one example case. The intervention consisted of eight sessions, each incorporating a goal-oriented approach and including group-based physical activities, practice with daily activities, and team meetings. Participants were seven children (all boys; age: 7y 10mo ± 1y 6mo) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental coordination disorder, or a combination thereof. Significant improvements were observed in participants’ achievement of individual goals and their physical functioning. No significant changes in psychosocial functioning were noted. The example case showed the changes related to everyday life. No participants dropped out, and no complaints or severe accidents or injuries were recorded. All participants expressed hopes of continuing to participate in this program. This approach has high feasibility and could help to amplify the effects of physical activity interventions.

摘要

本研究旨在检验针对发育障碍儿童的基于群体的混合干预的结果和可行性，该干预结合了身体活动和以个人目标为导向的方法。我们采用了单臂预测试/后测试重复测量设计。结果测量基于参与者在日常活动中实现个人目标的情况，以及身体和社会心理功能。我们还报告了一个示例案例的定性数据。干预措施包括八节课，每节课都采用以目标为导向的方法，包括以小组为基础的体育活动、日常活动练习和团队会议。参与者是七名被诊断患有自闭症谱系障碍、注意力缺陷/多动障碍、发育协调障碍、或其组合。在参与者实现个人目标和身体机能方面观察到显着改善。没有注意到心理社会功能的显着变化。示例案例显示了与日常生活相关的变化。没有参与者退出，也没有投诉或严重事故或伤害的记录。所有参与者都表示希望继续参与这个项目。这种方法具有很高的可行性，可以帮助放大身体活动干预的效果。没有投诉或严重事故或伤害的记录。所有参与者都表示希望继续参与这个项目。这种方法具有很高的可行性，可以帮助放大身体活动干预的效果。没有投诉或严重事故或伤害的记录。所有参与者都表示希望继续参与这个项目。这种方法具有很高的可行性，可以帮助放大身体活动干预的效果。