《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (10): 1123-1129.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.10.002

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Application of ICF-CY in Analysis of Functioning and Disability, and Physical Activity and Sport Rehabilitation for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

SUN Hui-zhen, WANG Guo-xiang, QIU Zhuo-ying, YANG Tao, YIN Rong-bin   

  1. 1. School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Research Center of Disability Evaluation and Sport Rehabilitation, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215021, China;
    2. Research Institute of Rehabilitation Information, China Rehabilitation Research Center, WHO Family of International Classifications Collaborating Center in China, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2017-05-12 Revised:2017-09-28 Published:2017-10-25 Online:2017-11-03
  • Contact: WANG Guo-xiang, QIU Zhuo-ying. E-mail: kwang63@163.com (WANG Guo-xiang);qiutiger@hotmail.com (QIU Zhuo-ying)

Abstract: Objective To analyze the characteristics of functioning in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) based on the ICF-CY, to discuss the approaches of physical activity and exercise rehabilitation for them.Methods The typical disabilities in children with ASD were analyze based on ICF-CY and literature review. The approaches of physical activity and exercise rehabilitation were discussed.Results There were two kinds of behaviors including repetitive behavior and communication impairments. The main functioning of children with ASD included special mental function and motor function in body function and body structure; interpersonal interactions, hand and arm flexibly use, walking and moving in activity and participation. Individualized physical activity plan for children with ASD should promote the development of motor skills, improve relevant functions and promote all-round developments.Conclusion It is useful to analyze the functioning and disability, to develop individualized plans of physical activity and sport rehabilitation, to improve total functioning and to promote all-round developments.

Key words: autism, children, functioning, physical activity, exercise rehabilitation, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version

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