Gross Motor Function and Health Quality of Life Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Participating in a Gymnastics Program: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Dannielle Ayers ◽  
E. Laurette Taylor ◽  
Paul Branscum ◽  
Craig Hofford
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Health Quality Of Life

The current study assessed impact of a gymnastics program on gross motor function and health quality of life in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Eleven children participating in gymnastics were compared to ten children in a comparison group. Measurement tools were the Test of Gross Motor Development-second edition (TGMD-2) and Pediatric Quality of Life- fourth edition (PedsQL-4.0). Results showed no between group differences for overall gross motor function and health quality of life. Statistically significant differences were found for two individual skills on the TGMD-2: run (p=.026) and gallop (p=.041). Potential confounding factors were observed (i.e. rater bias, dose response, and “toe-walking”).

scholarly journals Associations of Gross Motor Delay, Behavior, and Quality of Life in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
James B Hedgecock ◽  
Lisa A Dannemiller ◽  
Amy M Shui ◽  
Mary Jane Rapport ◽  
Terry Katz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Motor Delay ◽  
Young Children With Autism

Parents’ perceptions of raising children with autism spectrum disorders in the United States and Arab countries: A comparative review

Autism ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 1645-1654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamal M Al Khateeb ◽  
Louise Kaczmarek ◽  
Muna S Al Hadidi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Raising Children ◽  
Us Studies

Four databases were searched to identify studies published by Arab researchers on parents’ perceptions of autism spectrum disorder and studies conducted by US researchers and published in systematic reviews of this topic. The electronic search resulted in 14 studies published by Arab researchers and 55 studies published by US researchers. The results showed that autism spectrum disorder has many of the same effects on Arab and American families. Six major areas were identified in the results. Financial difficulties associated with raising children with autism spectrum disorder were mentioned more in Arab studies than in US studies. Arab studies had more emphasis on gender than US studies. The results related to quality of life of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Arab studies were equivocal. US studies included comparisons with families without a child with autism spectrum disorder, and addressed factors that were associated with quality of life indicators. More health, educational, and social services were available in United States than in Arab countries, but some frustration was reported by US parents in obtaining appropriate services in some studies. A higher percentage of Arab studies mentioned the role of religious faith than US studies. Finally, social stigma was evidenced in both cultures, but not much research was available.

scholarly journals Caregiver-reported health-related quality of life of children with cerebral palsy and their families and its association with gross motor function: A South Indian study

2016 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 223-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Surender ◽  
Vykuntaraju K. Gowda ◽  
K. S. Sanjay ◽  
G. V. Basavaraja ◽  
Naveen Benakappa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Function ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

ABSTRACT Introduction: In children, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) includes parental impact and family functioning along with concepts of illness, functional status, mental health, and comfort. We are focusing on the impact of cerebral palsy (CP) on children’s HRQOL and their families, and its relationship with gross motor dysfunction. Subjects and Methods: CP children aged 3–10 years under regular neurology follow-up were enrolled. The HRQOL and motor severity were prospectively assessed using lifestyle assessment questionnaire-CP and gross motor function classification systems, respectively. Results: One hundred children participated in this study. Thirty-three percent of children had good, 22% had mildly affected, whereas 45% had moderately to severely affected HRQOL. A significant association is present between gross motor function classification system and HRQOL. Conclusion: HRQOL in CP and their caregivers is highly impaired. The degree of impairment is associated with physical independence, mobility, clinical burden, and social integration dimensions. Therapies targeting these dimensions and associated comorbidities will improve the HRQOL. Gross motor function classification system is a good indicator of HRQOL.

Burden of major depressive disorder and quality of life among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder in urban bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 284-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliya Naheed ◽  
Md. Saimul Islam ◽  
Saima Wazed Hossain ◽  
Helal Uddin Ahmed ◽  
M. M. Jalal Uddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Major Depressive
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