The efficacy of a 9-month treadmill walking program on the exercise capacity and weight reduction for adolescents with severe autism
Pitetti, Kenneth H. Rendoff, Andrew D. Grover, Travis Beets, Michael W.
Pitetti, Kenneth H.
Rendoff, Andrew D.
Grover, Travis
Beets, Michael W.
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2007-07
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Journal of autism and developmental disorders. 2007 Jul; 37(6): 997-1006.
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This study evaluated the efficacy of a 9-month treadmill walking (TW) program on exercise capacity and body mass index (BMI) for adolescents with severe autism. Ten youth residing in a residential/school treatment facility were assigned to either a supplemental treadmill walking (TW) or control group. Both groups continued to participate in their regular physical education curriculum. Monthly records were maintained for the following: (a) TW progression in frequency, duration, speed and elevation; (b) caloric expenditure; and (c) BMI. The TW program resulted in significant increases in mean monthly TW frequency, speed, elevation, and calories expended coupled with a reduction in BMI.
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Springer New York
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
J Autism Dev Disord
J Autism Dev Disord
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0162-3257