The Effectiveness of a motor Rehabilitation program in improving certain physical Abilities in children with Autism

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1 College of Sports Sciences

2 Helwan university

10.21608/ijssaa.2025.396829.2459

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The study aims to identify the effectiveness of a motor rehabilitation program in improving physical fitness components (such as flexibility, muscle strength, and muscle endurance) in children with autism. The researcher used a single-group experimental approach (pre- and post-test). The study included children with autism. Tests were used to measure physical fitness components. The rehabilitation program included individual motor exercises designed according to each child's needs, using positive and negative reinforcement methods. The sample was intentionally selected, comprising 20 children, divided into 10 children as the primary research sample and 10 children as the exploratory research sample.

Main Results: The results showed a statistically significant improvement in the components of physical fitness (flexibility, arm strength, and leg muscle endurance) among the research sample between the pre- and post-tests, in favor of the post-test. Main Conclusions and Recommendations: The motor rehabilitation program confirms its effectiveness in improving the physical and behavioral performance of children with autism. It is necessary to integrate rehabilitation programs into specialized centers for the care of children with autism. Further studies are needed to measure the long-term impact of these programs, and to expand the sample to include different age groups.

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The Scientific Journal of Sport Science & Arts

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 04 July 2025

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