Type: Article

The Effect of Tai Chi Chuan Training on Stereotypic Behavior of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Journal: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (15733432)Year: May 2022Volume: 52Issue: Pages: 2180 - 2186

Tabeshian R.Nezakat Alhosseini M.^aMovahedi A.^a Zehr E.P.Faramarzi S.^a

a :University of Isfahan - IRAN(IR) - Isfahan

DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-05090-wLanguage: English

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study investigated effects of Tai Chi Chuan training on stereotypic behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder. Twenty-three participants (mean age = 9.60 ± 1.40 years) were assigned to experimental (N = 12) and control (N = 11) groups. The experimental group received 12 weeks of Tai Chi training and all participants had pre, post, and one-month follow-up assessments. Stereotypic behavior measured using Gilliam Autism Rating Scale 2 Scores, was significantly altered by ~ 25% in the Tai Chi Chuan group. Behavioral change was maintained at follow up since there was no significant difference between that and the posttest. In conclusion, Tai Chi Chuan training is a useful and appropriate intervention to modulate behavior in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. © 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.

Author Keywords

AutismExerciseStereotypic behaviorTai Chi Chuan

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