Citation: Pester, D., Lenz, S., & Dell-Aquila, J. (2019). Meta-analysis of single-case evaluations of child-centered play therapy for treating mental health symptoms. International Journal of Play Therapy, 28(3), 144-156. Link to publisher’s article.
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A systematic review of therapeutic recreation camp impact on families of children with chronic health conditions
Citation: Rea, K., Quast, L., Stolz, M., & Blount, R. (2019). A systematic review of therapeutic recreation camp impact on families of children with chronic health conditions. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 44(5), 542-556. Link to publisher’s article.
The effects of early intervention on social communication outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis
Citation: Fuller, E. & Kaiser, A. (2019). The effects of early intervention on social communication outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Advanced Online Publication. Link to publisher’s article.
A pilot study of the efficacy of a cognitive training based on board games in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A randomized controlled trial
Citation: Estrada-Plana, V., Esquerda, M., Mangues, R., March-Llanes, J., & Moya-Higueras, J. (2019). A pilot study of the efficacy of a cognitive training based on board games in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Games for Health Journal, 8(4), 265-274. Link to publisher’s article.
Can canine-assisted interventions affect the social behaviours of children on the autism spectrum? A systematic review
Citation: Hill, J., Ziviani, J., Driscoll, C., & Cawdell-Smith, J. (2019). Can canine-assisted interventions affect the social behaviours of children on the autism spectrum? A systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6(1), 13-25. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of exergaming on physical and cognitive functions in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review
Citation: Fang, Q., Aiken, C., Fang, C., & Pan, Z. (2019). Effects of exergaming on physical and cognitive functions in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Games for Health Journal, 8(2), 74-84. Link to publisher’s article.
Role of physical activity and sedentary behavior in mental health of preschoolers, children, and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Rodriquez-Ayllon, M., Cadenas-Sanchez, C., Estevez-Lopez, F., Muroz, N., Mora-Gonzalez, J., Migueles, J., Molina-Garcia, P., Henriksson, H., Mena-Molina, A., Martinez-Vizcaino, V., Catena, A., Lof, M., Erickson, K., Lubans, D., Ortega, F., & Esteban-Cornejo, I. (2019). Role of physical activity and sedentary behavior in mental health of preschoolers, children, and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 49(9), 1383-1410. Link to publisher’s article.
The effect of strengthening executive functions through group games on the social skills of preschool children
Citation: Amani, M., Koruzhdeh, E., & Taiyari, S. (2019). The effect of strengthening executive functions through group games on the social skills of preschool children. Games for Health Journal, 8(3), 213-219. Link to publisher’s article.
The effect of motor and physical activity intervention on motor outcomes of children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review
Citation: Ruggeri, A., Dancel, A., Johnson, R., & Sargent, B. (2019). The effect of motor and physical activity intervention on motor outcomes of children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Autism. Advanced Online Publication. Link to publisher’s article.
The effectiveness of dance/movement therapy interventions for autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review
Citation: Takahashi, H., Matsushima, K., & Kato, T. (2019). The effectiveness of dance/movement therapy interventions for autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. American Journal of Dance Therapy, 41(1), 55-74. Link to publisher’s article.