Effects of physical activity on social communication disorder in children with autism spectrum disorder : A meta-analysis

Review question / Objective: Population: Subjects were ASD children, not limited to gender.Intervention:Experimental group intervention for sports.Comparator:Control group was intervened by other non-exercise interventions or routine activities.Outcomes:Outcome indicators were evaluated as social response series scales.Study design:Randomized controlled trial.Condition being studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically manifests in early childhood and is primarily characterized by deficits in social communication, both verbal and nonverbal, as well as social interaction difficulties.It is imperative to conduct a metaanalysis to evaluate the impact of sports on social disorders in children with ASD.This will enable us to explore the effectiveness of sports intervention and determine the appropriate intervention time, cycle, and frequency.The findings of this study will provide new evidence and a practical basis for improving the scientific means of addressing social barriers in children with ASD.INPLASY registration number: This protocol was registered with the International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (INPLASY) on 01 June 2023 and was last u p d a t e d o n 0 1 J u n e 2 0 2 3 ( r e g i s t r a t i o n n u m b e r INPLASY202360001).