The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Background: Physical exercise may confer benefits on cognitive function and quality of life in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the evidence has not been co mprehensively synthesized. This study aimed to investigate the effect of exercise intervention on cognitive function and...
| Publicado en: | Actas Espanolas de Psiquiatria Vol. 53; no. 4; pp. 839 - 857 |
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Maria Lopez-Ibor
2025
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