Parents and kids with autism: exercise together for better motor skills?
NCT ID NCT07236346
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether parent-child co-exercise helps children with autism become more active and improve their motor skills. Forty children aged 4 to 11 were split into three groups: one where parents and children exercised together, one where children exercised with peers, and a control group. After 8 weeks, the researchers measured physical activity levels and gross motor skills to see if parent involvement made a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
parent-child co-participation in physical activity (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, family-based strategy to help children with autism become more active and improve their motor skills.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all children with autism. It also relies on parent reports, which can be biased.
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Bayburt, Bayburt, 00690, Turkey (Türkiye)