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

Keywords

Yoga, Autism

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

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