Advisor | Lookabaugh, Sandra | |
Advisor | Blanchard, Sheresa, 1976- | |
Author | Lee, Lindsey Nicole | |
Date Accessioned | 2018-01-23T13:15:31Z | |
Date Available | 2018-01-23T13:15:31Z | |
Date Created | 2017-08 | |
Date of Issue | 2017-08-23 | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.date.submitted | August 2017 | |
Identifier (URI) | http://hdl.handle.net/10342/6475 | |
Description | The purpose of the present study was to utilize yoga as a Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) to decrease disruptive behavior and increase communication a male child, aged 10 years (developmental level 1-2 years) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Due to the lack of empirical literature, an A-B single subject design was used for the current study. The current study took place in a rural North Carolina elementary school, within a self-contained classroom designed for children with a diagnosis of autism. Results indicated that there was a decrease in disruptive behaviors after yoga was introduced in the intervention phase and an increase in communication skills during phase B. Behaviors decreased from 10 disruptive behaviors during Phase A, and 2 disruptive behaviors during Phase B. Communication skills increased from 0 uses during Phase A, to 11 uses during Phase B. The research participant independently used the communication board 9 times. Consistent with previous literature, the current study illustrates the benefits of yoga on children with autism. Results indicated that participation in yoga yielded a decrease in disruptive behaviors and an increase in communication. | |
Mimetype | application/pdf | |
Language | en | |
Publisher | East Carolina University | |
Subject | sensory integration | |
Subject | communication skills | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Autistic children--Behavior modification | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Children with autism spectrum disorders | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Autistic children--Means of communication | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Yoga | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Exercise therapy for children | |
Title | THE EFFECTS OF YOGA ON A MALE CHILD WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | |
Type | Master's Thesis | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.date.updated | 2018-01-22T17:18:17Z | |
Department | Human Development and Family Science | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.degree.name | M.S. | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.degree.level | Masters | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.degree.discipline | MS-Child Development & Family | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.degree.grantor | East Carolina University | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.degree.department | Human Development and Family Science | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.access.option | Open Access | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.type.material | text | |