The selected rehabilitation exercise program effect on the emotinal development of autistic children - a single-subject study
Subject Areas : Sport Physiology
Seyedeh Maedeh Basamtabar
1
,
Keyvan Molanorouzi
2
*
,
Elahe Arabameri
3
,
Ali Kashi
4
1 - Ph.D. candidate in Motor Behavior, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 - Department of motor behavior and sport psychology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University,Tehran,Iran.
3 - Associate professor, Faculty of Sports and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
4 - Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences in sport, Sport Sciences Research Institute, Tehran, Iran
Keywords: autism, targeted exercise program, growth emotional,
Abstract :
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by being one of the most prevalent developmental disorders
For this research and case study, we chose two autistic children, from a rehabilitation center in Tehran. This selection was made through the A-B-A method, considering their HFA and IQ scores (60-90). The participants were a 12-year-old boy with an IQ score of 67 and an 11-year-old girl with an IQ score of 60. Following their parents' approval, they agreed to take part in the study. Subsequently, they completed a pre-test before beginning the rehabilitation exercises, which were designed to last for 12 weeks, totaling 36 sessions of 60 minutes each. To enhance the precision and success of the targeted exercise program, we employed a single-subject research approach. The assessments were conducted prior to the start of the intervention, followed by the completion of the targeted exercises over 12 weeks (36 sessions) of 60 minutes each, divided into two 30-minute segments with a 10-15 minute break in between. To enhance the precision and efficiency of the targeted training program, a single-subject research approach was employed. Following 18 training sessions and throughout the follow-up period, the participants underwent assessments, and a comprehensive evaluation was conducted at the conclusion and post-training. The (EMS) emotional Development questionnaire were utilized to measure the impact of the targeted training program on the improvement of emotional abilities.
The research indicated that the targeted rehabilitation activities were successful in enhancing the emotional abilities of children with autism. Initially, the initial data for each participant across the three initial, treatment, and follow-up phases were represented graphically. Subsequently, the consistency and progression sections were graphed against the data from all par The scores decreased continuously in both the intervention and post-intervention phases, indicating an improvement in the subject's condition.
The results indicate that a 12-week program of targeted rehabilitation activities, Emotional stability, social maladjustment, personality, and independence in children with autism.
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