Inclusive martial arts program on laterality in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

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Jose Antonio Cansing-Yepez
Javier Enrique Castro-Bravo
Lenin Esteban Loaiza-Dávila
Giceya De La Caridad Maqueira-Caraballo

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The aim of this study was to design and validate an inclusive programme for the development of laterality in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research design was based on a quantitative, pre-experimental design research approach, for which a mixed sample of 8 students (50% with and 50% without ASD) aged between 12 and 16 years was selected. The research technique used was direct observation and the instruments used were a laterality test with adaptations of the Harris test, designed to determine lateral dominance through ten tests related to martial arts, and to evaluate inclusion within the training session, an observation sheet was applied to the inclusive process of students. The research was carried out over 5 weeks with 2 classes per week in extracurricular days with the aim of developing laterality and improving the processes of inclusion. The results of the assessments in the PRE and POST intervention periods in relation to inclusion and its dimensions, showed that both in the group without ASD, with ASD and in the total study sample, there was an improvement in descriptive scores in all the dimensions studied, supported by statistically significant differences at a level of P≤0.05.

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Cansing-Yepez , J. ., Castro-Bravo, J. ., Loaiza-Dávila , L. ., & Maqueira-Caraballo , G. (2024). Inclusive martial arts program on laterality in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. 593 Digital Publisher CEIT, 9(4), 794-808. https://doi.org/10.33386/593dp.2024.4.2542
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Author Biographies

Jose Antonio Cansing-Yepez , Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador - Ecuador

https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2576-5947

Agricultural engineer with formal training in the area of Physical Culture. Postgraduate training in Physical Culture Pedagogy with a specialisation in Inclusive Physical Education.

Javier Enrique Castro-Bravo, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador - Ecuador

https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5339-7551

Degree in Physical Education, Sports and Recreation, postgraduate training in Physical Culture Pedagogy with a specialisation in Inclusive Physical Education.

Lenin Esteban Loaiza-Dávila , Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador - Ecuador

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5769-2795

Dr. PhD. D. in Physical Education Sciences, Research Professor at the Bolivarian University of Ecuador, author and co-author of scientific articles and director of research projects in Education and Sport. 

Giceya De La Caridad Maqueira-Caraballo , Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador - Ecuador

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6282-3027

PHD. In scientific and didactic innovations in school Physical Education, Coordinator of the Master in Pedagogy of Physical Culture, Mention in Inclusive Physical Education.

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