Session: Research on Physical Activity for Individuals With Autism and Down Syndrome (2012 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition (March 13-17, 2012))

Thursday, March 15, 2012: 10:15 AM-11:30 AM

Convention Center: Room 205

Presider:

Stephen A. Butterfield, University of Maine, Orono, ME

This session features oral presentation of research studies on Autism and Down syndrome focused on children, teaching and practice.

Video Prompting and Line Dancing for Boys With Autism

Maria Gies and David L. Porretta, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Using Music to Decrease Off-Task Behavior in Children With Autism

Shannon Titus and David L. Porretta, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Antecedent Exercise in Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Is the Evidence?

Cathy M. MacDonald¹, Melanie Kasner² and Greg Reid², (1)State University of New York–Cortland, Cortland, NY, (2)McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada

Parental Perceptions of Adapted Physical Education Teachers Working With Children With Autism

Allyson Cook¹, Luis Columna, PhD², John Foley¹ and JoEllen Bailey¹, (1)State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, NY, (2)Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Minimum Number of Monitoring Days in Youth With Down Syndrome

Irully Jeong and Dale A. Ulrich, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

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