Ball Exercises and Stereotypic Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Effectiveness of Ball Exercises on the Stereotypic Behavior of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuro-behavioral disorder associated with repetitive movements. The role of physical therapist towards an autistic child is most neglected one. Therefore, the objective of this study was to see the effectiveness of different ball exercise on stereotypic behavior of children with ASD. Different ball exercises were implemented for 2 months, 3 sessions per week and every session consist of 35 minutes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children diagnosed with ASD through experts
• Having recognized stereotypic behavior
• Having Intellectual Deficit (ID) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
• Age ranging between 4-16 years
• Consented to take part

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having co-morbidities like schizophrenia and developmental delays
• Severe cases of ASD
• Showing aggressive behavior
• Having disease of cardiovascular or respiratory system
• Children unable to follow the command for exercise completely