Abstract：
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) engage in less physical activity than typically-developing peers. This can result in serious negative consequences for individual well-being and may contribute to the physical, behavioral, and emotional challenges associated with ASD. This study explored the potential benefits of trainer-led, individualized, physical fitness sessions specialized for ASD. Eleven individuals (ages 7-24 years) with ASD were assessed at baseline and following 15 fitness sessions. Participants demonstrated improvements in core and lower-body strength and reductions in restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, along with non-significant but marked reductions in issues with daytime sleepiness. Results suggest the merit of specialized fitness programs and emphasize the need for larger and more rigorous research studies on this topic.
摘要：
患有自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的个体比通常发育中的同龄人从事更少的体力活动。这可能会对个人福祉造成严重的负面影响，并可能导致身体健康，行为，以及与ASD相关的情感挑战。这项研究探讨了培训师领导的潜在好处，个性化,ASD专用的健身课程。在基线和15次健身训练后，对11名ASD患者（年龄7-24岁）进行了评估。参与者表现出核心和下半身力量的改善以及受限和重复行为模式的减少，以及白天嗜睡问题的非显著但显著减少。结果表明，专业健身计划的优点，并强调需要对该主题进行更大，更严格的研究。
