Vigorous, Aerobic Exercise versus General Motor Training Activities: Effects on Maladaptive and Stereotypic Behaviors of Adults with Both Autism and Mental Retardation

Six adults with both autism and moderate/profound mental retardation were assessed in a controlled environment for changes in frequency of maladaptive and stereotypic behaviors following nonexercise activities, general motor training activities, and aerobic exercise. Although antecedent aerobic exer...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of autism and developmental disorders 1994-10, Vol.24 (5), p.565-576
1. Verfasser:	Elliott, Reed O., Jr
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Activities of Daily Living - psychology Adult Adult and adolescent clinical studies Adults Aerobic exercise Aerobics Autism Autistic Disorder - psychology Autistic Disorder - rehabilitation Behavior Change Behavior Problems Biological and medical sciences Challenging behaviour Exercise Factors Female Humans Intellectual deficiency Intellectual Disability - psychology Intellectual Disability - rehabilitation Learning disabled people Male Medical sciences Mental Retardation Multiple Disabilities Outcomes of Treatment Perceptual Motor Coordination Physical Activity Level Physical Education and Training Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychomotor Skills Psychopathology. Psychiatry Stereotyped Behavior Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Six adults with both autism and moderate/profound mental retardation were assessed in a controlled environment for changes in frequency of maladaptive and stereotypic behaviors following nonexercise activities, general motor training activities, and aerobic exercise. Although antecedent aerobic exercise reduced undesirable behaviors, general motor training activities did not. (JDD)
ISSN:	0162-3257 1573-3432
DOI:	10.1007/BF02172138