Effects of Systematic Exercise Training on Core Symptoms, Executive Function and Brain Function in Children With ASD

The Child-Parent-Trainer exercise program is a 12-week exercise training program, which is based on the sensory and cognitive needs of children with ASD, multiple game forms are integrated to form a multi-sensory intervention model. The exercise program is developed according to the types of exercise recommended in the Exercise Guidelines for Preschool Children of China, including the development of basic motor skills, such as physical movement, posture control, object control; development of important physical qualities, such as agility, balance, coordination. The training program for different age group consists of physical movement items, object control items and limb coordination items. The exercise intensity is moderate.

The regular physical training courses will last for 12 weeks. It is training in motor skills and fine motor skills. The items include passing the ball, lifting small dumbbells, running, handicrafts, etc. There is no requirement for the intensity of the exercise.