Examining physical activity and quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability

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Article discusses how quality of life and physical activity relate to each other in adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. The authors use Fitbit activity trackers to find connections between physical activity and quality of life of their sample group of autistic adults.

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Tomaszewski, Brianne; Savage, Melissa N. & Hume, Kara September 13, 2021.

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Article discusses how quality of life and physical activity relate to each other in adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. The authors use Fitbit activity trackers to find connections between physical activity and quality of life of their sample group of autistic adults.

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Abstract: Adults with autism and co-occurring intellectual disability engage in low levels of physical activity and are at increased risk of developing secondary health conditions attributed to physical inactivity
compared to adults in the general population. Few studies have examined the use of objective measures to characterize physical activity levels for adults with autism and intellectual disability. The current study aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity, using an activity tracker, and quality of life in adults with autism and intellectual disability. In the current study, 38 adults with autism and intellectual disability, ages 18–55, wore a Fitbit Flex 2® activity tracker for 1 week, and completed the Quality of Life Questionnaire. The relationship between average daily step count quality of life was examined. Most adults in the sample were overweight and taking fewer daily steps than recommended guidelines. Increased average daily step count was significantly associated with quality of life

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  • Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 26(4), Sage Publishing, September 9, 2021, pp. 1-14

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  • Publication Title: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue: 4
  • Page Start: 1075
  • Page End: 1088
  • Peer Reviewed: Yes

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Tomaszewski, Brianne; Savage, Melissa N. & Hume, Kara. Examining physical activity and quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, article, September 13, 2021; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2178807/: accessed May 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Education.

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