Advance in exercise intervention enhancing social function in children with autism spectrum disorder

HOU Yaoqi; SONG Xiangqin

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2023-1031

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2024, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (3) : 291-295. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2023-1031

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Advance in exercise intervention enhancing social function in children with autism spectrum disorder

HOU Yaoqi, SONG Xiangqin

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a commonly observed neuropsychological behavioral disorder in children.Communication difficulty is one of the typical symptoms, which may restrict building and maintaining of social relationship, cause severe impact on daily life and personal development.While traditional therapeutic approaches offer some effectiveness, they tend to be time-consuming and expensive.In contrast, exercise intervention, a burgeoning treatment strategy, has garnered widespread attention.Neurological studies validate that exercise can rectify brain functional anomalies in ASD patients and bolster their social skills.This paper synthesizes and analyzes existing studies on exercise intervention aimed at improving the social functioning of children with autism, offering a foundational reference for the development of therapeutic and interventional strategies for ASD.

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autism spectrum disorder / exercise intervention / social function / communication / children

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HOU Yaoqi, SONG Xiangqin. Advance in exercise intervention enhancing social function in children with autism spectrum disorder[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2024, 32(3): 291-295 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2023-1031

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