The Influence Pathway of Exercise Intervention on Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

January 1, 2026Leisure Sports and HealthOpen Access

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To explore the impact of exercise interventions on sleep issues in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Reviewed studies from 2014 to 2025 related to exercise and sleep in ASD children.
Analyzed different types of exercise interventions and their physiological effects.
Identified core mechanisms and suggested future research directions.
Moderate-intensity exercise 2-3 times a week for 30-60 minutes over 6-12 weeks significantly improves sleep efficiency and reduces onset difficulties in ASD children.
Key mechanisms involve melatonin regulation and autonomic nervous system balance, contributing to sleep enhancement.
Highlighted limitations include small sample sizes and lack of standardization in exercise prescriptions.

Narrative review explains exercise improves sleep in children with autism, suggesting effective non-drug strategies.

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Qing-yang LIU (2026) studied this question.

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