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A Remotely Delivered Yoga Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Feasibility and Effectiveness for Improving Skills Related to Physical Activity

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Title: A Remotely Delivered Yoga Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Feasibility and Effectiveness for Improving Skills Related to Physical Activity
Language: English
Authors: Helsel, Brian C. (ORCID 0000-0003-3362-3581), Foster, Rachel N. S., Sherman, Joseph, Ptomey, Lauren T., Montgomery, Robert N., Washburn, Richard A., Donnelly, Joseph E.
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Oct 2023 53(10):3958-3967.
Availability: Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2023
Sponsoring Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (DHHS)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (NIH), Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Contract Number: UA3MC25735
TL1TR002368
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Intervention, Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Skill Development, Distance Education, Psychomotor Skills, Muscular Strength
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05702-z
ISSN: 0162-3257
1573-3432
Abstract: This study evaluated the feasibility of remotely delivered yoga for improving four physical activity-related skills: motor skills, strength, balance, and flexibility in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Nineteen of 20 participants enrolled (age 13.2 ± 2.2 years; 60% male) completed the 12-week intervention and attended 83% of the scheduled yoga sessions. Overall, physical activity-related skills improved pre to post intervention ([phi] = 0.90, p = 0.005, 95% CI 0.72-1.0). Specifically, significant increases in leg strength (12.5%, p = 0.039), flexibility (40.3%, p = 0.008), and dynamic balance on the right (11.1%, p = 0.001) and left legs (8.1%, p = 0.003) were observed across 12 weeks. These results demonstrate the feasibility and potential effectiveness of yoga to improve physical activity-related skills in adolescents with ASD.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1392260
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study evaluated the feasibility of remotely delivered yoga for improving four physical activity-related skills: motor skills, strength, balance, and flexibility in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Nineteen of 20 participants enrolled (age 13.2 ± 2.2 years; 60% male) completed the 12-week intervention and attended 83% of the scheduled yoga sessions. Overall, physical activity-related skills improved pre to post intervention ([phi] = 0.90, p = 0.005, 95% CI 0.72-1.0). Specifically, significant increases in leg strength (12.5%, p = 0.039), flexibility (40.3%, p = 0.008), and dynamic balance on the right (11.1%, p = 0.001) and left legs (8.1%, p = 0.003) were observed across 12 weeks. These results demonstrate the feasibility and potential effectiveness of yoga to improve physical activity-related skills in adolescents with ASD.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-022-05702-z