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Comparison of the effects of perceptual-motor exercises, vitamin D supplementation and the combination of these interventions on decreasing stereotypical behavior in children with autism disorder

Journal: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (20473877)Year: 14 March 2020Volume: 66Issue: Pages: 122 - 132
Moradi H. Sohrabi M. Taheri H. Khodashenas E.Movahedi A.a
GreenDOI:10.1080/20473869.2018.1502068Language: English

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the combined effects of perceptual-motor exercises and vitamin D3 supplementation on the reduction of stereotypical behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: In this study, 100 eligible children with age ranging from 6 to 9 years were randomly selected and divided into four groups: Group A—perceptual-motor exercises (n = 25); Group B—25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25 (OH) D) (n = 25); Group C—perceptual-motor exercises and 25 (OH) D (n = 25); and Group D—control (n = 25). Results: The stereotypes decreased from elementary level, 17% in Group A, 13% in Group B and 28% in Group C among the participants. There was no change in the stereotypical in the control group during the interventions. Also, the stereotypes in Group C showed the highest decrease, compared to the other three groups. Conclusions: We concluded that combination of perceptual-motor exercises and vitamin D3 supplementation in children with ASD leads to significant reduction in their stereotypic behaviors. © 2018, © The British Society of Developmental Disabilities 2018.


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autism spectrum disorderperceptual-motor exercisesStereotypicalvitamin D3

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