This narrative review examines the impact of interventions on social and behavioral outcomes in individuals with autism spectrum disorder, suggesting potential benefits.
Key Points
To synthesize literature on play-based, physical activity, and exercise interventions for behavioral and social outcomes in autism spectrum disorder.
Narrative review of existing literature on play, physical activity, and exercise interventions in ASD.
Analysis of various intervention types, intensities, and targeted outcomes.
Discussion of mechanisms related to improvements in social and behavioral domains.
Physical activity and exercise interventions showed meaningful improvements in sociobehavioral domains.
Programs incorporating social interaction and group formats were particularly effective.
Variability in designs and measures limits the ability to generalize findings.