Water activities and social interaction of autistic children

  • Bruna Patrí­cia Gomes Ferreira Centro Universitário Social da Bahia-UNISBA, Brasil.
  • Cláudio Luiz da Silva Lima Paz Centro Universitário Social da Bahia-UNISBA, Brasil.
  • Mário César Carvalho Tenório Centro Universitário Social da Bahia-UNISBA, Brasil; Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Medicina e Saúde Humana da Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, Brasil.
Keywords: Autism, Swimming, Asperger's syndrome, Physical activity, Child

Abstract

Introduction: Autism is the most common neurological disorder that affects children, causing obstacles in terms of communication, behavior and motor skills and arises during the first three years of life. Objective: To develop an integrative review of works that indicate the current evidence on the use of water activities in the social interaction of autistic children. Materials and methods: This are an integrative literature review. Including retrospective and prospective observational studies, controlled clinical trials (CCTs), and case studies that investigated the effect of aquatic activities on the social interaction of autistic children. The searches were performed in the databases: Pubmed, Scielo and Google Academic. Results: Four studies were included for qualitative analysis. Improvements in social context and reduction in antisocial behavior have been demonstrated. Conclusion: Based on the data evaluated, there appears to be a positive effect on aquatic activities in improving the social behavior of children diagnosed with ASD.

Author Biography

Mário César Carvalho Tenório, Centro Universitário Social da Bahia-UNISBA, Brasil; Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Medicina e Saúde Humana da Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, Brasil.

Professor do Centro Universitário Social da Bahia - UNISBA e discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Medicina e Saúde Humana da Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública. 

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Published
2021-05-09
How to Cite
Ferreira, B. P. G., Paz, C. L. da S. L., & Tenório, M. C. C. (2021). Water activities and social interaction of autistic children. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 14(90), 365-371. Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/2032
Issue
Vol. 14 No. 90 (2020)
Section
Scientific Articles - Review

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