addressing either PA as a health behavior or the factors that influence PA in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To date, we found only one study that specifically reported PA levels in a sample of adults with ASD ( Eaves & Ho, 2008 ). Eaves and Ho conducted a longitudinal study on outcomes in
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Alice M. Buchanan, Benjamin Miedema, and Georgia C. Frey
Teri A. Todd, Keely Ahrold, Danielle N. Jarvis, and Melissa A. Mache
According to the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, one in 59 children aged 8 years is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States ( Baio et al., 2018 ). Furthermore, it is estimated that 1–2% of the population in North America is living with ASD
Kyle Pushkarenko, Janice Causgrove Dunn, and Donna L. Goodwin
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been described as a developmental impairment represented through variable levels of ability in such areas as communication and language, social interaction, and behavior ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016 ). ASD has traditionally been positioned
Layne Case and Joonkoo Yun
The most recent prevalence rates suggest that one in 59 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD; Baio, 2018 ), a neurodevelopmental disability with common diagnostic features, such as the presence of restrictive and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, and
Norah L. Johnson, Abir K. Bekhet, Rachel Sawdy, Emily Zint, June Wang, Sylvia Pena, Hannah Zurcher, and Nina Enea
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is estimated at 1 in 54 individuals in the United States. 1 Children with ASD have atypical language, and restrictive, repetitive behaviors. 2 Approximately 40% of children with ASD also have an intellectual disability 3 and other comorbid health
Leanne K. Elliott, Jonathan A. Weiss, and Meghann Lloyd
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience delayed and poor-quality motor skills; in fact, poor motor skills are now considered to be a cardinal feature of ASD by many ( Colombo-Dougovito & Block, 2019 ; Dziuk et al., 2007 ; Fournier et al., 2010 ; LeBarton & Landa, 2019
Laura A. Prieto, Benazir Meera, Heather Katz, and Luis Columna
instruction ( Allen et al., 2017 ; Ulrich, 2016 ). In interventional studies focused on the improvement of FMS, the TGMD-3 has served as an appropriate tool to measure differences from pre- to postintervention in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ( Colombo-Dougovito & Block, 2019 ). The COVID-19
John P. Rech, J. Megan Irwin, Adam B. Rosen, Jessica Baldwin, and Michaela Schenkelberg
about 20% of children meet the PA guidelines ( Case et al., 2020 ; Guthold et al., 2020 ). Among those with disabilities, the prevalence of children meeting PA guidelines varies considerably by diagnosis, and approximately 14% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) meet the guidelines ( Case
Breanna E. Studenka and Kodey Myers
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often exhibit cognitive, social, and behavioral impairment ( DSM-5 ; American Psychiatric Association, 2013 ). In addition to this, individuals with ASD do not appear to understand the intentions of others as well as their typically developing (TD
Yumeng Li, Melissa A. Mache, and Teri A. Todd
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect about 2.5% of children in general. 1 – 3 Individuals with ASD often demonstrate impaired abilities for communication and interaction with others, restricted interest, and repetitive patterns of behavior. 4
