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The Effect of Physical Activity on Motor Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis

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  • Carlos Eduardo Monteiro

    (Postgraduate Program in Nursing and Biosciences, University Federal of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-250, Brazil)

  • Elirez Da Silva

    (Postgraduate Program in Exercise and Sport Science, University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20550-013, Brazil)

  • Ravini Sodré

    (Postgraduate Program in Exercise and Sport Science, University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20550-013, Brazil)

  • Frederico Costa

    (Department of Physical Education, Tiradentes University, Aracaju 49032-390, Brazil)

  • André Soares Trindade

    (Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Clube Nautico Mogiano, Mogi das Cruzes 08773-000, Brazil)

  • Priscila Bunn

    (Postgraduate Program in Exercise and Sport Science, University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20550-013, Brazil)

  • Gabriel Costa e Silva

    (Laboratory of Human Moviment Science, Colégio Pedro II, Rio de Janeiro 20080-001, Brazil
    Laboratory of Physiology and Human Performance, University Federal Rural of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 23897-215, Brazil)

  • Fabrízio Di Masi

    (Laboratory of Physiology and Human Performance, University Federal Rural of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 23897-215, Brazil)

  • Estélio Dantas

    (Postgraduate Program in Nursing and Biosciences, University Federal of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-250, Brazil)

Abstract

Objective: The present study was aimed at analyzing the effect of physical activity on motor coordination in children with ASD. Methods: On 28 June 2021, a systematic review with meta-analysis was performed using the following databases: MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS, PEDro, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Science Direct. We analyzed the methodological quality and risk of bias using the Jadad scale and Cochrane tool, respectively. Motor coordination results were meta-analyzed using the RevMan program. Two independent researchers used the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) tool to assess the level of evidence from the meta-analysis. Results: We found four studies in the listed databases and five randomized clinical trials were included in the meta-analysis that included 109 children with ASD. Children with ASD who performed physical activity did not present significantly better motor coordination than control children ( p = 0.12). Conclusions: Considering the clinical importance of physical activity for children with ASD, this systematic review with meta-analysis showed that physical activity had no statistically significant effects on coordination in individuals with ASD.

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  • Carlos Eduardo Monteiro & Elirez Da Silva & Ravini Sodré & Frederico Costa & André Soares Trindade & Priscila Bunn & Gabriel Costa e Silva & Fabrízio Di Masi & Estélio Dantas, 2022. "The Effect of Physical Activity on Motor Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(21), pages 1-10, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:21:p:14081-:d:956364
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    1. Jinfeng Huang & Chunjie Du & Jianjin Liu & Guangxin Tan, 2020. "Meta-Analysis on Intervention Effects of Physical Activities on Children and Adolescents with Autism," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-11, March.
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