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The Effects of Physical Activities on Stereotypic Behaviors and Task Engagement in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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2013, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, EDU Physical Activity and Educational Services.
This study examined the effects of two types of physical activities (locomotor [LC] and object manipulation activity [OM]) on stereotypic behaviors (SBs) as well as on-task behaviors in three preschoolers with an ASD. A preference assessment and functional analysis were conducted prior to the intervention. Using a multielement design with a three-component test sequence approach (Morrison, Roscoe, & Atwell, 2011), SBs, on-task behaviors as well as heart rates were measured in three consecutive 5-minute phases: pre-physical activity (Pre-PA), physical activity (PA), and post-physical activity (Post-PA). Results showed that SBs in two of the three participants were immediately decreased in PA LC. All participants engaged in fewer SBs in Post-PA LC compared to Pre-PA LC. LC positively influenced both vocal and motor SBs. In contrast to LC, increased SBs were found in two of the three participants in PA OM and in all participants in Post-PA OM. Heart rate results indicated that all participants experienced more vigorous physical activity during LC than OM. An inverse relationship was found between SBs and on-task behaviors in two of the three participants. LC activity was considered effective in decreasing SBs and increasing on-task behaviors. Results provided implications for future research relative to physical activity and changes in SBs in young children with ASDs.
David Porretta (Advisor)

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  • Lee, J. (2013). The Effects of Physical Activities on Stereotypic Behaviors and Task Engagement in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1373931351

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Lee, Jihyun. The Effects of Physical Activities on Stereotypic Behaviors and Task Engagement in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2013. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1373931351.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Lee, Jihyun. "The Effects of Physical Activities on Stereotypic Behaviors and Task Engagement in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1373931351

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)