Citation: Maiano, C., Hue, O., Lepage, G., Morin, A., Tracey, D., & Moullec, G. (2019). Do exercise interventions improve balance for children and adolescents with down syndrome? A systematic review. Physical Therapy, 99(5), 507-518. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzz012. Link to publisher’s article.
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A systematic review of the effect of physical activity on cognitive performance in youth with down syndrome
Citation: Nocera, V., Wozencroft, A., & Coe, D. (2018). A systematic review of the effect of physical activity on cognitive performance in youth with down syndrome. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 17(4), NL. Link to publisher’s article.
Enabling physical activity participation for children and youth with disabilities following a goal-directed, family-centred intervention
Citation: Willis, C., Nyquist, A., Jahnsen, R., Elliott, C., & Ullenhag, A. (2018). Enabling physical activity participation for children and youth with disabilities following a goal-directed, family-centred intervention. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 77, 30-39. Link to publisher’s article.
Active exergames to improve cognitive functioning in neurological disabilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Mura, G., Carta, M., Sancassiani, F., Machado, S., & Prosperini, L. (2018). Active exergames to improve cognitive functioning in neurological disabilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 54(3), 450-462. Link to publisher’s article.
Non-pharmacological interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities and depression: A systematic review
Citation: Hamers, P., Festen, D., & Hermans, H. (2018). Non-pharmacological interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities and depression: A systematic review. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 62(8), 684-700. Link to publisher’s article.
Effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy in the pediatric population: Systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies
Citation: Charry-Sanchez, J., Pradilla, I., & Talero-Gutierrez, C. (2018). Effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy in the pediatric population: Systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 39(7), 580-590. Link to publisher’s article.
Understanding the relationships between leisure satisfaction, self-esteem, family satisfaction, and life satisfaction among Korean individuals with intellectual disability
Citation: Kim, J., Roh, E., Kim, G., & Irwin, L. (2016). Understanding the relationships between leisure satisfaction, self-esteem, family satisfaction, and life satisfaction among Korean individuals with intellectual disability. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 50(4), 265-276. Link to publisher’s article.
Health and recreation perception of adults with developmental disabilities
Citation: Burk, B. & Sharaievska, I. (2017). Health and recreation perception of adults with developmental disabilities. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 51(3), 179-192. Link to publisher’s article.
Cardio-kickboxing and dynamic balance in adults with developmental disabilities
Citation: Tapps, T., Walter, A., & Tapps, M. (2017). Cardio-kickboxing and dynamic balance in adults with developmental disabilities. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 16(1), 33-38. Link to publisher’s article.
Exploring assistive technology and post-school outcomes for students with severe disabilities
Citation: Bouck, E. & Flanagan, S. (2016). Exploring assistive technology and post-school outcomes for students with severe disabilities. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 11(8), 645-652. Link to publisher’s article.