Participation in play and leisure activities of young children with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing children in taiwan: A preliminary study

Chi Ching Huang, Lin Ju Kang*

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Abstract

Participation in enjoyable activities is essential for the health and development of young children with and without disabilities. For preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is limited knowledge regarding their participation in play, learning, recreation, and social ac-tivities. This was a preliminary study that compares the participation between children 2–6 years of age with ASD (n = 25) and age‐ and sex‐matched typically developing (TD) (n = 25) children. The Chinese version of the Assessment of Preschool Children’s Participation (APCP‐C) measures participation in play, skill development, active physical recreation, and social activities. Parents of the children in this study completed the APCP‐C by structured interview. The results showed that children with ASD had lower participation diversity and intensity than TD children in play activities. A lower percentage of children participating in individual activity was found for children with ASD than TD children in most APCP‐C activities. Professionals that serve young children with special needs are encouraged to partner with parents to provide playful and socially enhancing activities for preschool children with ASD.

Original languageEnglish
Article number5787
JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume18
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 06 2021

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Keywords

  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Children
  • Leisure
  • Participation
  • Play
  • Recreation

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