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Article: Use of Physical Activity to Improve Behavior of Children with Autism--Two for One Benefits.
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- Palaestra
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- June 22, 2000
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Physical activity is vital for a healthy lifestyle for children with and without disabilities (Huettig & O'Connor, 1999). Physical activity offers a variety of benefits for individuals with autism. Following moderate aerobic activity, children with autism may experience increases in attention span, on-task behavior, and level of correct responding (Rosenthal-Malek & Mitchell, 1997). A physical activity-based program is easy to implement and has been shown to be effective in controlling many types of inappropriate behaviors associated with autism (Allison, Basile, & MacDonald, 1991; Elliott, Dobbin, Rose, & Soper, 1994).
Children with autism may experience initial ...