Document Type
Student Research Paper
Date
Spring 2020
Academic Department
Occupational Therapy
Faculty Advisor(s)
Diane Martin
Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disorder characterized by deficits or impairments in social, cognitive, and motor abilities. These developmental deficits often separate children with ASD from their typically developing peers. Children with autism often refrain from or struggle to take part in play. This is because of the deficits they experience and because there are limited opportunities that foster situations for them to be successful in play. Incorporating play into intervention has been shown to be effective with this population. Participation in play allows for motor skill development, social interactions, and often cognitive stimulation. It is necessary to have resources available and programs in place that are exclusively for children with ASD to help them develop social, motor, and cognitive skills. One such program that would be beneficial in doing so is a structured group play program that involves physical activity.
Recommended Citation
Lawson, Lydia, "A Structured Soccer Program Designed to Aid in the Development of Children with Autism" (2020). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 22.
https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/22
Notes
Senior thesis.