The motivational process for physical activity in young adults with autism spectrum disorder

Many young adults, specifically those with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), do not meet the national physical activity (PA) guidelines. One way to address this problem may be to examine the factors that motivate individuals to engage in PA. However, the majority of current literature does not consider the unique characteristics of individuals with ASD, which may influence their motivation.

Source: Disability and Health Journal - June 11, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Jessica Hamm, Joonkoo Yun Source Type: research