Effects of exergaming on executive function and motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder: a pilot study
| Autor: | Claudia Hilton, Sarah Dobbs, Cheryl L. Klohr, Shannon Gaetke, Hailey Johnson, Amanda Artner, Kristina Cumpata |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent Metacognition Pilot Projects Developmental psychology Executive Function Physical medicine and rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Intervention (counseling) Task Performance and Analysis medicine Reaction Time Humans Psychological testing Child Exercise Motor skill Psychological Tests Working memory Reaction speed medicine.disease Memory Short-Term Autism spectrum disorder Child Development Disorders Pervasive Motor Skills Autism Female Psychology |
| Zdroj: | The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association. 68(1) |
| ISSN: | 1943-7676 |
| Popis: | Executive function (EF) and motor deficits have consistently been documented in studies of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We investigated the effects of a pilot 30-session Makoto arena training intervention, a light and sound speed-based exergame, on response speed, EF, and motor skills in school-aged children with ASD. Strong correlations were seen between certain EF and motor scores, suggesting a relationship between the two constructs. Participants increased their average reaction speed (effect size = 1.18). Significant improvement was seen in the EF areas of working memory and metacognition and the motor area of strength and agility. Findings suggest that use of exergaming, specifically the Makoto arena, has the potential to be a valuable addition to standard intervention for children with ASD who have motor and EF impairments. |
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