The Effect of CrossFit Kids on Social Skills in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (CrossFit KAMP)



Status:Active, not recruiting
Conditions:Neurology, Psychiatric, Psychiatric, Autism
Therapuetic Areas:Neurology, Psychiatry / Psychology
Healthy:No
Age Range:8 - 11
Updated:10/6/2018
Start Date:September 4, 2018
End Date:June 2019

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 59 U.S. children have been
diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Peer relationships, social skills, and
repetitive behaviors are a challenge for those with ASD. Exercise in the ASD population has
been examined as a means to improve some of these challenges for children with ASD. This
research study will try to see if a structured exercise program called CrossFit Kids can help
with these challenges. This study is potentially beneficial in developing an exercise program
for children with ASD that can help promote social skill development, reduce stereotypical
behaviors, and provide overall health benefits.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Clinical Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

- Full Scale IQ >80 on standardized testing

- English speaking

- Parents must be able to bring children to class twice a week for 14 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Non-English speaking

- Medical condition or physical impairment precluding them from safely participating in
classes (eg. spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, critical congenital heart disease,
uncontrolled asthma, uncontrolled seizure disorder, etc.)
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UC Davis MIND Institute
Sacramento, California 95817
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