Graduation Date
Spring 2020
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
Fourth Committee Member Name
Leah Gazan
Fourth Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has become more prevalent through more diagnosis, with about 1 in 54 being diagnosed with ASD (Center for Disease Control, 2016). With more children being diagnosed with ASD, more services are needed. Adapted Physical Education (APE) is a direct service provided for children with disabilities, and APE teachers should use proven methods to effectively and efficiently assist these children in their area of need. Play-based learning has proven to help improve many social, communication, social skill engagement and play behaviors in children with ASD so play-based learning should be utilized more within the context of APE so more children can receive these benefits. This systematic review searched Academic Search Premier for articles from 2005-2020 and retrieved 35 articles of children with ASD, aged 0-21, within a variety of group settings, most of which resulted in positive outcomes.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Wilson, Josh, "A review of the evidence supporting play-based learning for children with autism spectrum disorder" (2020). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 391.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/391