It is well documented that motor impairments are associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, appropriate therapies are scarce. Dance has been shown to not only promote fine and gross motor skills, but also psychological well-being, cognition, and social participation in neurotypical dancers. Little research has been conducted to gauge if these benefits translate to those with ASD. Ballet for all Kids (BFAK) is a recreational dance program that has been teaching ballet to children with ASD for over a decade, but has yet to be empirically studied. This study expands on the goals of former STUDY 24-00144, Approach to Dance for Autism (ADAPT), NCT06424366, to elucidate the impact of participation in a recreational dance program on children with ASD.
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ)
Timeframe: baseline, week 6,and week 12
Change in Pediatric Balance Scale
Timeframe: baseline and week 12
Change in Movement Assessment Battery for Children.
Timeframe: baseline and weeks12