Progress in exercise interventions for autism spectrum disorder
Exploring underlying mechanisms
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15519974 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chaofan Wang (0000-0001-5292-5564, Minjiang University), Yuanxiang Zhang (Fujian Medical University), Jimiao Zhu (Fujian Normal University), Zhiyi Lin (0000-0002-3464-3472, Fujian Normal University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Pages | 1649005-1649005 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1649005 |
| PMID | 41551188 |
| OpenAlex | W7118022999 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 63 |
ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder with specific core symptoms. Physical activity has been demonstrated to positively influence the pathological mechanisms underlying autism and to alleviate associated symptoms. A comprehensive synthesis was conducted by reviewing and integrating relevant literature. Literature review revealed that the mechanism of physical activity intervention in autism primarily involves modulation through neuronal factors, glial cells, and gut microbiota. Neuronal factors include brain-derived neurotrophic factor, axonal protein families, and neurotransmitters. Additionally, physical activity helps alleviate stereotypical behaviors and internal anxiety in individuals with ASD, reduce obesity and cardiovascular diseases in some patients, and enhance social communication skills
Anxiety · Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Intervention (counseling · Mechanism (biology · Neurotrophic factors · Physical activity · Psychological intervention · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Nerve injury and regeneration
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |