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The Effects Of Physical Activity On Sleep Patterns In Children With Developmental Disabilities, Rebecca Griffith
The Effects Of Physical Activity On Sleep Patterns In Children With Developmental Disabilities, Rebecca Griffith
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Individuals with developmental disabilities should be engaged in 150 minutes of physical activity every week to experience health benefits including an increase in duration and quality of sleep. Individuals with developmental disabilities who get quality, regular sleep have a lower frequency of challenging behaviors. One way to increase physical activity engagement among individuals with disabilities is to engage their family in physical activity together. To analyze the effects of engaging in a family centered physical activity program on the duration and quality of sleep in a young adult with Down syndrome. Method: The participant engaged in the Humboldt State Fitfam …