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To compare and rank the effects of various physical activity interventions on social communication, stereotyped behaviors, and motor skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

June 12, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Comparative efficacy of various physical activity interventions on individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

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J(Jun Liu (42548)Central South University JSJun SunCentral China Normal University HLHuanyu LiWuhan Sports University

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Systematic review compares various physical activity interventions on outcomes of social communication, behaviors, and motor skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder, suggesting optimal...

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To compare and rank the effects of various physical activity interventions on social communication, stereotyped behaviors, and motor skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Conducted systematic search in multiple databases until December 2025.
Included randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental, and controlled studies on physical activity effects in autism spectrum disorder.
Performed pairwise analyses and network meta-analyses using a random effects model.
Martial arts showed the greatest improvement in social communication (SMD = -0.84, 95% CI: -1.31,-0.37).
Team ball sports most effectively reduced stereotyped behaviors (SMD = -1.39, 95% CI: -2.09,-0.68).
Mind-body exercise was identified as the most effective for enhancing motor skills (SMD = 2.10, 95% CI: 0.45, 3.75).

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(42548) et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba3fa8101cf8926f02840 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-27965-2

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Systematic review compares various physical activity interventions on outcomes of social communication, behaviors, and motor skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder, suggesting optimal...

Comparative efficacy of various physical activity interventions on individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

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Comparative efficacy of various physical activity interventions on individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

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