Whatsapp-based physical activity intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder during the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic: A feasibility trial

Esentürk O. K., Yarimkaya E.

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, cilt.38, sa.4, ss.569-584, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 38 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1123/apaq.2020-0109
  • Dergi Adı: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.569-584
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: exercise, social media, disability, YOUNG-ADULTS, EXERCISE, COMMUNICATION, ADOLESCENTS, STUDENTS, SKILLS, REDUCTION, EFFICACY, PROGRAM, WEIGHT
  • Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

© 2021 Human Kinetics, Inc.The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and potential efficacy of a WhatsApp-based physical activity for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Fourteen parents and their children with ASD participated in the study. The intervention included parents conducting physical activities with their children with ASD for 4 weeks. Physical activity contents were provided to parents via the WhatsApp group. The data were collected through the Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire and a feasibility questionnaire adapted from previ-ous studies examining the feasibility of web-based physical activities. Parents reported that WhatsApp-based physical activities were a feasible intervention to increase the physical activity level of their children with ASD and stated that the contents of the physical activity shared in the WhatsApp group were useful. The findings provided preliminary evidence for the use of WhatsApp-based physical activities to increase the physical activity level of children with ASD who stay at home due to the pandemic.