Relationships Between Indicators of Physical Preparedness and Everyday Adaptive Skills in Schoolchildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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https://doi.org/10.29038/2220-7481-2022-03-32-38Keywords:
adaptive behavior, correlations, physical qualities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD)Abstract
Topicality. The tendency to increase the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the lack of clearly established methodological PE recommendations with such children actualizes research aimed at improving the quality of life of children with ASD by PE tools. The Research Purpose is to establish relationships between indicators of physical preparedness and children`s behavioral adaptation (BA) with ASD. Research Stuff and Methods. 10–11-year-old schoolchildren with ASD of the Dovira Rhabilitation Center I–II degree have participated in the stydy (boys (n=19) and girls (n=5)). Fitness testing, observing BA, methods of mathematical statistics (correlation analysis) has been used during research. The relationships between indicators of physical preparedness and children`s BA was determined by the correlation coefficient of Pearson-Brave. The Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) was used to assess the degree of BA. The Research Results. Only the standing broad jump test formed a relationship (r= –0,465, p<0,05) with the degree of BA disorder in children with ASD (sum of points). The result of the broad jump test also has showed reliable correlation coefficients with another five of the 15 criteria of the autistic children`s BA. The results of other test exercises have evidenced one or two reliable correlations with indicators of the autistic children`s BA. It was established the deterioration of certain indicators of the children`s BA with improvement of the certain test exercises results. Findings. It has been confirmed that PE tools can serve as an effective means of correcting indicators of behavioral adaptability of children with ASD. The most effective PE tools that have a positive effect on certain indicators of the adaptability of the behavior of children with ASD and its general level can be considered those that contribute to the formation of speed, speed strength, motor coordination and the ability to maintain balance. The established contradictions testify that the issue of the connection between physical exercises and everyday adaptive skills of children with ASD needs additional study.
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