Morris, Phoebe O and Hope, Edward and Foulsham, Tom and Mills, John P (2023) Exploring the use of a dance-based exergame to enhance autistic children’s social communication skills in the home and school environments: a feasibility study. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. pp. 1-18. DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2023.2212985
Morris, Phoebe O and Hope, Edward and Foulsham, Tom and Mills, John P (2023) Exploring the use of a dance-based exergame to enhance autistic children’s social communication skills in the home and school environments: a feasibility study. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. pp. 1-18. DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2023.2212985
Morris, Phoebe O and Hope, Edward and Foulsham, Tom and Mills, John P (2023) Exploring the use of a dance-based exergame to enhance autistic children’s social communication skills in the home and school environments: a feasibility study. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. pp. 1-18. DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2023.2212985
Abstract
Autistic individuals often display social-communicative differences affecting aspects of daily living. The present study assessed the feasibility and potential efficacy of a dance-based exergame for enhancing autistic children’s social-communication skills. Methods: A mixed method, within-subject, pre-test/post-test study design was employed. Children in their home (n = 4; Mage = 8.25 years old, SD = 0.50) and school environments (n = 31; Mage = 10.87 years old, SD = 1.61) participated in a dance-based exergaming intervention (Just Dance) for six weeks. Results: A positive change in children’s social-communication skills was observed (p < 0.01). Results suggest Just Dance was easy to implement and enjoyable. Conclusion: A larger randomised control trial is warranted to confirm the effectiveness of the dance-based exergame.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | autism spectrum disorder; exergaming; dance; physical activity; communication skills; social development |
Divisions: | Faculty of Science and Health Faculty of Science and Health > Psychology, Department of Faculty of Science and Health > Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, School of |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 06 Jun 2023 12:28 |
Last Modified: | 16 May 2024 21:52 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/35737 |
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