Cerebral Blood Flow, Fitness and Behaviour Changes With a High Intensity, Socially Engaging Physical Activity Program for Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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dc.contributor.advisorWerthner, Dr. Penny
dc.contributor.authorWickenheiser, Hayley
dc.contributor.committeememberMacQueen, Dr. Glenda
dc.contributor.committeememberBray, Dr. Signe
dc.contributor.committeememberLegg, David
dc.date.accessioned2016-08-22T18:43:05Z
dc.date.available2016-08-22T18:43:05Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.date.submitted2016en
dc.description.abstractThe effects of a moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) intervention on cerebral blood flow (CBF), fitness, and motor competence in young adults 18-35 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) were examined. Thirteen male and female participants underwent a one-hour weekly supervised, and a 30 minute 3 x weekly unsupervised, MVPA intervention. Arterial spin labeling (ASL), fitness testing, and diagnostic measurements gauged changes in CBF, fitness, and behaviors respectively. Statistical significance (p<0.05) was found in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS II) (pre mean=14.58, sd 4.38, n=12, post mean= 12.58, sd 4.17, n=12, p value=0.03) and wall sits (pre mean= 27.7s, sd 24.57, n=11, post mean= 42.3s, sd 23.98, n=11, p-value=0.04). CBF decreased insignificantly (p=0.62), and did not correlate with increases in NIRS (p=0.38) or aerobic fitness (p=0.30). The small increase in total Hb, using NIRS, suggests regional vs. global differences. The effectiveness of exercise in ASD requires more research.en_US
dc.identifier.citationWickenheiser, H. (2016). Cerebral Blood Flow, Fitness and Behaviour Changes With a High Intensity, Socially Engaging Physical Activity Program for Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25243en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/25243
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11023/3196
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.facultyKinesiology
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectEducation--Health
dc.subjectEducation--Physical
dc.subjectEducation--Sciences
dc.subjectRecreation
dc.subjectSocial Work
dc.subjectPhysiology
dc.subjectMental Health
dc.subjectRecreation
dc.subjectRehabilitation and Therapy
dc.subjectPsychology--Behavioral
dc.subjectPsychology--Physiological
dc.subjectPsychology--Social
dc.subject.classificationAutismen_US
dc.subject.classificationExerciseen_US
dc.subject.classificationCerebral Blood Flowen_US
dc.titleCerebral Blood Flow, Fitness and Behaviour Changes With a High Intensity, Socially Engaging Physical Activity Program for Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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