The impact of physical play-based games on executive functions and social behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15523855 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mengyao Feng (Beijing Normal University, corresponding author), Shenning Zhou (Beijing Normal University), Yaoqi Hou (0009-0006-5458-3135, Beijing Normal University), Xiangqin Song (0000-0002-0558-2965, Beijing Normal University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Pages | 1782760-1782760 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| 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.2026.1782760 |
| PMID | 41947810 |
| OpenAlex | W7140128451 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 31 |
physical play-based games are an effective intervention for improving social behavior in children with ASD, with a moderate and consistent effect. Structured group-based physical play-based games are recommended in practice, with adjustments based on individual child characteristics. Further high-quality research is needed to verify long-term effects and generalization
Applied behavior analysis · Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Executive functions · Intervention (counseling · Meta-analysis · Psychological intervention · Randomized controlled trial · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
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| Highly cited | No |