Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Spent 30 Min Less Daily Time in Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity than Typically Developing Peers: a Meta-Analysis of Cross-sectional Data

Abstract It remains unclear if participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) differs between children with ASD and typically developing (TDC). We compared daily MVPA, time spent MVPA during education (PE) recess, odds of not meeting recommendation (60 min/day) TDC. Nine studies reporting accelerometer-measured were included the meta-analyses. was 30 min lower/day, 12% 8% lower PE respectively, ASD, they had 4 times higher when to Children engage less than TDC below guidelines. Tailored interventions increase are warranted.