Exploring the use of a dance-based exergame to enhance autistic children's social communication skills in the home and school environments: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: Autistic individuals often display social-communicative differences affecting aspects of daily living. The present study assessed the feasibility and potential efficacy of a dance-based exergame for enhancing autistic children's social-communication skills. Methods: A mixed method, within-subject, pre-test/post-test study design was employed. Children in their home (n = 4; M_age = 8.25 years old, SD = 0.50) and school environments (n = 31; M_age = 10.87 years old, SD = 1.61) participated in a dance-based exergaming intervention (Just Dance) for six weeks. Results: A positive change in children's social-communication skills was observed (p < 0.01). Results suggest Just Dance was easy to implement and enjoya

SUBMITTER: Morris PO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11774173 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature