2008
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-0566
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Promoting the Participation of Children With Disabilities in Sports, Recreation, and Physical Activities

Abstract: The benefits of physical activity are universal for all children, including those with disabilities. The participation of children with disabilities in sports and recreational activities promotes inclusion, minimizes deconditioning, optimizes physical functioning, and enhances overall well-being. Despite these benefits, children with disabilities are more restricted in their participation, have lower levels of fitness, and have higher levels of obesity than their peers without disabilities. Pediatricians and p… Show more

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“…Many sport clubs are not equipped to have these children participate in their programs. Moreover, there may be perceived barriers to regular physical activity because of restriction in physical activity by parents, caregivers, health-care professionals, trainers and teachers, as well as the child's own perception of the consequences of activity on their condition (Edouard et al, 2007;Murphy and Carbone, 2008).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Many sport clubs are not equipped to have these children participate in their programs. Moreover, there may be perceived barriers to regular physical activity because of restriction in physical activity by parents, caregivers, health-care professionals, trainers and teachers, as well as the child's own perception of the consequences of activity on their condition (Edouard et al, 2007;Murphy and Carbone, 2008).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Both of these results stress the need to support families in facilitating the child's participation in leisure activities. Participation in activities outside school is important for children's health and positively influences their self-esteem, psychological well-being, social competence, physical fitness and gross motor skills (Murphy and Carbone 2008). Children become motivated when they participate in activities they prefer and enjoy (Watkinson, Dwyer, and Nielsen 2005).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Community services should not be underestimated, as they offer developmental programs (eg, early intervention programs), 16 educational services, 39 and recreational opportunities. 10,40 Individualized education plans should include the provision of the nursing care (eg, enteral feedings, airway suctioning, medication administration) necessary during school hours so that each child can participate fully in school programs. Programs of adapted sports and recreation, specialized vacation camps, and community-based religious or cultural services offer additional opportunities for child and family participation in their communities.…”
Section: Community and Educational Servicesmentioning
confidence: 99%