Investigating the Relationship Between Device-Measured Movement Behaviours and the Quality of Life of Autistic Children
Leili Hadayeghi, MSc Student
Supervisor: Dr. Brian Timmons, Professor, Pediatrics, McMaster University
This study will explore the relationship between movement behaviours (i.e. physical activity, sleep, sedentary/screen time) and the quality of life in autistic children. Participants will wear waist-worn accelerometers for 7 days to measure movement behaviour outcomes. Quality of life will be measured using the PedsQL. Findings aim to provide insights into how movement behaviours impact overall well-being in autistic children, with potential implications for developing tailored interventions to improve their health outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn about the importance of movement behaviours for autistic children
2. Gain insight into ways of improving the quality of life of autistic children
3. Learn about the significance of utilizing device-based measures for capturing movement behaviours and understanding their compositional nature
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