Monografia (especialização)
O efeito do exercício físico no desempenho de atividade e participação de crianças e adolescentes com Transtorno do Espectro Autista: uma revisão de literatura
Fecha
2022-12-02Autor
Alice Eduarda Pereira dos Santos
Institución
Resumen
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder generally
associated with impairments in functions related to coordination and balance, in
addition to limitations associated with mobility and difficulty in planning and
organizing movements. Poor social interaction and behavior problems are also
frequent. These factors combined may result in reduced levels of physical exercise
and consequently a more sedentary lifestyle. Knowing the importance of physical
exercise for the development of children and adolescents, the present study aimed
to conduct a literature review that seeks to identify the effects of physical exercise
on the activity and participation of children and adolescents with ASD. A search
was conducted in the main databases, combining terms related to autism, physical
exercise, activity, and participation.471 articles were found and 12 were selected
for the study. The results showed that physical exercise brings benefits to activityrelated outcomes, such as mobility, cognitive activities, and communication; to
participation, including school participation and interpersonal relationships; and
positive effects on body structure and function were also observed.