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Title
Remote administered in-home interactive Physical and Cognitive Exercise Study (iPACES v2.8) for youth on the Autism Spectrum: A feasibility pilot
Creator(s)
Date of Original
44053
Physical Description
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Description
The portable Interactive Physical and Cognitive Exercise System (iPACES, v 2.8), tablet, smart watch and an under-desk stationary elliptical will be sent to the home of a participant and used in-home for three months in this experiment. We aim to examine the effects of cognitive and physical stimulation, in adolescents on the autism spectrum. This three-week intervention of exergaming will add to the finding of previous studies that used a 20 minute bout of exergaming. Participants will receive the iPACES set-up and necessary testing materials via mail to remain consistent with the social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19. To begin the experiment, participants will be given a series of questionnaires and cognitive tasks, such as Stroop, Color Trails, and Digit Span via a video call on a remote video conference platform (e.g. Zoom) remaining consistent with the tele-health guidelines. Participants will then be asked to use the game and peddler combination 3-5 times weekly for 30-45 minutes. While this proposed study does not attempt to maximize participation in exercise, it aims to support the belief that exergaming produces a positive effect on cognitive functioning and the reduction of autism-related behaviors of repetition and physical self-stimulation. It will also indirectly investigate the possibility of the use of exergaming as a viable treatment for autism and the feasibility of a remote protocol.
Publisher of Digital Record
Union College Schaffer Library Digital Projects
Source
Union College Schaffer Library Special Collections
Contact Information
Union College Schaffer Library Special Collections, 807 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308; 518-388-6620; https://www.union.edu/schaffer-library
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