Graduation Date
Spring 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Teaching/Coaching
Committee Chair Name
David Adams
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Chris Hopper
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Jill Pawlowski
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability. Signs will usually appear during early childhood and affect a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. ASD is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a ‘spectrum condition’ that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. Two major behaviors associated with ASD are poor motor skills and sensory activities.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this investigation is to examine the effectiveness of yoga on reducing off-task behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
METHODS: Off-task behavior data will be taken in Baseline and Intervention Phases. Video analysis was used to track the off-task behaviors. The primary researcher and research assistant recorded the off-task behavior data at the end of each day. Analysis of the data will determine whether or not there is a beneficial correlation between yoga and off-task behavior of children with ASD.
RESULTS: Future researchers should continue to research the effects of Yoga on the off-
task behaviors of children with ASD.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Jovick, Ashley N., "The effect of yoga on the total number of off-task behaviors for children with autism spectrum disorder" (2019). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 258.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/258