Improved executive function and sleep quality in preteens with high-functioning autism following a structured physical activity program

Bibliographic Data

ID15517873
AuthorsMiriam Richter (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, corresponding author), Marie Taylor (0000-0001-9391-1070, Lund University), Marie K Taylor (Lund University), Sofia Åkerlund (0000-0003-0008-805X, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry), Sofia Backman (0000-0002-8256-3135, Lund University), Sofia Krili (Lund University), Björn Johansson (0000-0002-8701-8689), Björn Axel Johansson (0000-0001-5547-7605, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry), Olof Rask (0000-0003-0565-3812, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry), Christine T Ekdahl (0000-0002-1894-1955, Lund University)
Year2026
Volume16
Pages1726809-1726809
Publication date2026-03-16
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1726809
PMID41918789
OpenAlexW7136160732
LanguageEN
References cited86

A structured physical activity program may improve executive functioning (as perceived by parents and supported by objective testing), enhance sensory processing, and improve sleep quality in children with high-functioning ASD who are not regularly physically active

Actigraphy · Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery · Cognition · Executive functions · Neuropsychology · Sensory processing · Sleep (system call · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Sleep and related disorders