학술논문
A Remotely Delivered Yoga Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Feasibility and Effectiveness for Improving Skills Related to Physical Activity
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Reports - Research
Author
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
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0162-3257
1573-3432
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.