- To evaluate balance, endurance, and quality of life in children with ASD
- To plan aerobic exercises and strengthening exercises program for Children with ASD
- To administrate aerobic and strengthening exercise in children with ASD
- To evaluate effectiveness of aerobic and strengthening exercises in children with autism
Quasi Experimental Design was used in this study. A total of 30 Children Diagnosed as Autism Spectrum Disorder were selected in the age group of 6 years to 12 years with convenient sampling method. All subjects were granted informed consent before testing. paediatric balance scale , 6 minute walk test and parent form of paediatric quality of life 4.0 were considered as outcome measures .
After Pre-test the Subjects underwent aerobic exercise and strengthening exercises program. Aerobic and strengthening exercise program period was 14 weeks with weekly 6 sessions of 60 minutes Duration.
After Intervention Post test was conducted. Both Pre and Post test Scores tabulated and statistically treated with t-test.
The results show significant improvement after the aerobic exercise and strengthening exercise program. Pre and post comparison done using paired t-test reveals statistically significant progress in the experimental group. Paediatric balance scale (p0.001), paediatric quality of life 4.0 (p0.001) and 6 minute walk test (p0.001).
The result of this study indicates that there is significant improvement in the Balance, Endurance and quality of life of Children with ASD after receiving aerobic and strengthening exercises program.
Hence this study concludes that endurance, balance and quality of life of Children with ASD can be improved with aerobic exercise and strengthening exercise program.
the aerobic exercises and strengthening exercises can be included in the autism children management to prevent the cardiac problems and promote physical wellbeing
Paediatric Balance
Paediatric quality of life
