《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2021, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (4): 412-419.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2021.04.005

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Adapted Rhythmic Gymnastics Based on ICF-CY for Children with Low Function Autism Spectrum Disorder

Chen-chen XU1,Ming-yan YAO1(),Fu-bing QIU2(),Chuan-ping HAO3,An-qiao LI4,Wen YU5,Yue-shuai JIANG1,Ting ZHU6   

  1. 1.College of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
    2.Department of Physical Education, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
    3.Beijing Union University, Beijing 100075, China
    4.China Academy of ICF, Weifang, Shandong 261000, China
    5.Beijing Jianxiang School, Beijing 100086, China
    6.Longgang Special Education School, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000, China
  • Received:2020-11-22 Revised:2021-01-19 Published:2021-04-25 Online:2021-04-20
  • Contact: Ming-yan YAO,Fu-bing QIU E-mail:ymy1964@163.com;13902932056@163.com

Abstract: Objective

To study the effect of adapted rhythmic gymnastics based on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version(ICF-CY) on the fundamental motor skill development for children with low function autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Methods

Three boys aged 7.2 to 8 years with low function ASD (IQ 47 to 53) participated in the exercise since September, 2019. Their activities and motor function were analyzed with ICF-CY to develop a 12-week rehabilitation exercise, including physical fitness, gymnastics skills content and game. They were assessed with ICF-CY based Questionnaire and gross motor of Peabody Developmental Motor Scales(PDMS-2) before and after training.

Results

The qualifiers of body structure, body function, activity and participation improved somehow after training. The scores of gross motor skills of PDMS-2 improved.

Conclusion

The adapted rhythmic gymnastics training based on ICF-CY may improve the functioning, especially motor function, for children with low function ASD, which can be a kind of rehabilitation exercise.

Key words: autism spectrum disorder, children, low function, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, motor, adapted rhythmic gymnastics

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