Article
Physical activity into socialization: A movement-based social skills program for children with autism spectrum disorder
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(2017)
Abstract
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often exhibit deficits in social-communicative behaviors. Given the increased prevalence of children with ASD, programs designed to teach social-communicative behaviors are necessary. This article introduces a movement-based program that embeds social-skill components to improve the motor skills and social skills of children with ASD. A description of social-communicative behaviors and motor skills is provided, along with a sample lesson for targeting each of the skill areas.
Disciplines
Publication Date
March 27, 2017
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2016.1270788
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Citation Information
Jihyun Lee and Kristina K. Vargo. "Physical activity into socialization: A movement-based social skills program for children with autism spectrum disorder" Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Vol. 88 Iss. 4 (2017) ISSN: 0730-3084 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jihyun-lee/4/