Physical Activity, Screen-Time Behavior, and Obesity Among 13-Year Olds in Ireland with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sean Healy; Justin A. Haegele; Michelle Grenier; Jeanette M. Garcia

doi:10.1007/s10803-016-2920-4

Physical Activity, Screen-Time Behavior, and Obesity Among 13-Year Olds in Ireland with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sean Healy, Justin A. Haegele, Michelle Grenier, Jeanette M. Garcia

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The primary purposes of this study were to compare (a) physical activity participation, screen-time habits, obesity, and (b) reported reasons for lack of participation in sport, between a nationally representative sample of Irish children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participation in moderate to vigorous activity, light activity, and sports was significantly lower among the group with ASD. On examination of screen time variables, no significant differences were seen between groups. However, time spent watching TV was higher among children with ASD. Overweight or obese status was more prevalent among the group with ASD (34.4 vs. 24.7 %). The findings are discussed in relation to international statistics on youth physical activity, screen-time, and weight status, and recommendations are provided for future research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	49-57
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume	47
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2920-4
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Obesity
Physical activity
Screen-time

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Physical Activity, Screen-Time Behavior, and Obesity Among 13-Year Olds in Ireland with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder

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