Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted disorder that is pervasive across sensory, behavioural, emotional, social and motor dysfunction. Research suggests up to 50% of children diagnosed with ASD demonstrate motor difficulties. An inability to perform complex motor movements often leads to preference for simple and sedentary activities. Furthermore, social communication difficulties significantly impair the ability to engage in group activities and form peer relationships. The Sports and Recreation Group is a fee-based athletic program that aims to provide a structured environment to engage children and adolescents with ASD in a small therapeutic group program. Resistance training, plyometric, and balance and coordination are examples of some of the complex motor movements implemented. The group consisted of four participants diagnosed with ASD, aged 9–16 years. Duration involved two blocks of 8 consecutive weeks across three terms. Baseline data was collected from participant self-reports and parent reports using the PedsQL™ and again at 6-months follow-up. Results from this case study highlighted an increase in motor abilities and quality of life by enhancing the individual’s functional movements and psychosocial functioning. This article argues for the inclusion of athletic programs to be integrated as part of the therapeutic planning for children and adolescents with ASD.

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通过基于运动的治疗计划改善患有自闭症谱系障碍的儿童和青少年的生活质量

摘要 自闭症谱系障碍 (ASD) 是一种多方面的障碍，普遍存在于感觉、行为、情绪、社交和运动功能障碍中。研究表明，多达 50% 的被诊断患有 ASD 的儿童表现出运动障碍。无法进行复杂的运动通常会导致偏爱简单和久坐不动的活动。此外，社交沟通困难显着削弱了参与集体活动和形成同伴关系的能力。Sports and Recreation Group 是一项收费的体育项目，旨在提供一个结构化的环境，让患有 ASD 的儿童和青少年参与一个小型治疗小组项目。阻力训练、增强式训练、平衡和协调是一些复杂运动运动的例子。该小组由四名被诊断患有 ASD 的参与者组成，年龄在 9-16 岁之间。持续时间涉及三个学期中连续 8 周的两个街区。基线数据是使用 PedsQL™ 从参与者的自我报告和父母报告中收集的，并在 6 个月的随访中再次收集。该案例研究的结果强调了通过增强个人的功能性运动和社会心理功能来提高运动能力和生活质量。本文主张将体育项目纳入 ASD 儿童和青少年治疗计划的一部分。该案例研究的结果强调了通过增强个人的功能性运动和社会心理功能来提高运动能力和生活质量。本文主张将体育项目纳入 ASD 儿童和青少年治疗计划的一部分。该案例研究的结果强调了通过增强个人的功能性运动和社会心理功能来提高运动能力和生活质量。本文主张将体育项目纳入 ASD 儿童和青少年治疗计划的一部分。