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Aim:
The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize randomized clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of sports-based interventions on motor outcomes in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Methods:
A comprehensive literature search was conducted on the following five databases from inception to November 2024: PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and Clinical Trials. Gray literature was sourced from Google Scholar and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.
Articles were eligible for inclusion if they met the following criteria: (1) published in English; (2) participants were under the age of 18 with a diagnosis of ASD; (3) interventions consisted of participation in an organized sports program; (4) outcome measures were based on validated, standardized measures of motor development. Study designs were limited to randomized controlled trials.
Risk of bias was assessed using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2).
Results:
Out of 4183 studies retrieved, five met the inclusion criteria. All five studies reported improvement in motor outcomes. Intervention type included gymnastics, table tennis, karate, swimming, and Tai Chi Chuan. Intervention duration varied from 6 to 16 weeks. Sample sizes ranged from n = 18 to n = 56 and participants were aged 6 to 14. Effect size in the studies analyzed ranged from small to very large (0.4 to 2.928).
Conclusion:
The findings of this systematic review suggest that sports-based interventions may improve motor skills in children with ASD. However, all studies had a high risk of bias. Therefore, these interventions are recommended with caution.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Sonia Khurana
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Department
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
College Affiliation
Ellmer College of Health Sciences
Presentation Type
Poster
Disciplines
Recreational Therapy
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84 - Effect of organized sport interventions on motor outcomes of children with autism spectrum disorder - A systematic review.
Aim:
The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize randomized clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of sports-based interventions on motor outcomes in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Methods:
A comprehensive literature search was conducted on the following five databases from inception to November 2024: PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and Clinical Trials. Gray literature was sourced from Google Scholar and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.
Articles were eligible for inclusion if they met the following criteria: (1) published in English; (2) participants were under the age of 18 with a diagnosis of ASD; (3) interventions consisted of participation in an organized sports program; (4) outcome measures were based on validated, standardized measures of motor development. Study designs were limited to randomized controlled trials.
Risk of bias was assessed using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2).
Results:
Out of 4183 studies retrieved, five met the inclusion criteria. All five studies reported improvement in motor outcomes. Intervention type included gymnastics, table tennis, karate, swimming, and Tai Chi Chuan. Intervention duration varied from 6 to 16 weeks. Sample sizes ranged from n = 18 to n = 56 and participants were aged 6 to 14. Effect size in the studies analyzed ranged from small to very large (0.4 to 2.928).
Conclusion:
The findings of this systematic review suggest that sports-based interventions may improve motor skills in children with ASD. However, all studies had a high risk of bias. Therefore, these interventions are recommended with caution.