The Efficacy of an Aquatic Program on Physical Fitness and Aquatic Skills in Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders.

摘要: Abstract This study evaluated the efficacy of a 14-week aquatic program on physical fitness and skills for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) their siblings without disability. Children ASD (n = 15) (n = 15), between 7 12 years (8.55 ± 2.19 years) participated. In first phase, 14 (group A: ASD, n = 7; siblings, n = 7) received while 16 B: n = 8; n = 8) did not. The arrangement was reversed in second phase another weeks. Both groups continued regular treatments/activities throughout study. Improvements were seen components except subtest body composition group A B subsequent to program. results provide evidence that intervention can be developed promote motor siblings.