کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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370288 | 621855 | 2012 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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The purpose of the research was to conduct a quality indicator analysis of studies exploring the effects of antecedent exercise on self-stimulatory behaviors of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), Google Scholar, SPORTDiscus, PsychINFO, and PubMed/MedLine databases from 1980 to October 2010 and reference lists of included articles were searched. Twelve research studies employing group experimental (Gersten et al., 2005) or single-subject designs (Horner et al., 2005) met inclusion criteria. Each study was assessed for the presence and clarity of quality indicators. Group experimental and single-subject designs met 48% and 82% of quality indicators, respectively. This suggests that the effects of antecedent exercise on self-stimulatory behaviors of individuals with ASD is incomplete and claims of exercise being an evidence-based practice are premature. Several indicators were difficult to interpret or lacking clear definitions. Recommendations for clarifying and applying the quality indicators are offered.
► We used quality indicators to evaluate antecedent exercise studies in ASD.
► More research is necessary to consider antecedent exercise as evidence-based practice.
► Some quality indicators were vague and need changes to enhance clarity.
Journal: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - Volume 6, Issue 4, October–December 2012, Pages 1418–1425