Efetividade de intervenções de treino específico da tarefa em crianças e adolescentes com transtorno do espectro autista

Abstract

Objectives: The study aims to determine, through a systematic review, whether task-specific training results in measurable improvements in motor skills and whether these improvements translate into other aspects of functionality, e.g., body structure and function, as well as activity outcomes. and participation of children and adolescents with ASD, such as: greater independence and active participation in the daily lives of children and adolescents with ASD. Methods: 7943 studies were found, of which 14 were selected for full reading and 4 were selected for the study. Results: The studies included a total of 68 participants, with ages ranging from around 4.33 to 10.07 years. The studies did not report the level of support or social communication classification. They included outcomes of body structures and functions (such as speed and agility, balance, bilateral coordination, strength, reaction time, manual strength, and flexibility), activity (such as gross motor activities and locomotion), and participation (adaptive behavior and social skills). Most studies evaluated outcomes related to speed and agility. Training characteristics included 60-minute sessions, performed one to three times a week, over a 12-week period. The training consisted of walking activities on unstable surfaces and jumping organized in a circuit format. Conclusion: The study concludes that task-specific training has a significant positive impact on the motor development of children with ASD, with regard to outcomes involving speed, agility, balance, strength, reaction time, manual strength and flexibility, as well as bilateral coordination.