Transfer and Retention Effects of a Motor Program in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

作者:Bo, Jin*; Shen, Bo; Pang, YanLi; Zhang, Mingting; Xiang, Yuan; Dong, Liangshan; Song, Yu; Lasutschinkow, Patricia; Dillahunt, Alina; Li, Dan
来源:ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUARTERLY, 2024, 41(1): 88-106.
DOI:10.1123/apaq.2022-0200

摘要

The current study examined the acquisition, retention, and transfer effects of a motor program. Children with autism spectrum disorder participated in a 9-week program that targeted 13 fundamental motor skills based upon the Test of Gross Motor Development-3. Assessments were conducted before and after the program, as well as at 2-month follow-up. Significant improvements were found on not only the trained fundamental motor skills (acquisition) but also the untrained tasks on balance (transfer). The follow-up tests revealed continuous improvement on the trained locomotor skills (retention), as well as the untrained skills on balance (retention + transfer). These findings highlight the importance of continuous support and long-term participation on motor practices.

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