2014/11/11 by Matthew B. Pontifex, Matthew B Pontifex, Jodene Goldenring Fine +6
Medicine · Psychology · Neuroscience · #Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder #Children's Physical and Motor Development #Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
paper · doi:10.1111/mono.12132
Emerging research suggests that physical activity may be an effective non-pharmaceutical intervention approach for childhood developmental disorders. Findings indicate that both single bouts of activity and chronic physical activity associate with improved mental health and classroom performance in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and children with autism spectrum disorders. This review describes the research in this area and identifies limitations and challenges to the translation of these findings to promote physical activity in clinical practice and educational policy.