Background Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (IDs) tend to have lower
levels of physical activity and poorer mental health than their typically develo** peers …

Background This systematic review aimed to explore the effects of sport and physical activity
on behaviour and emotional problems, mental health and psychosocial well‐being of …

Promoting the Participation of Children and Adolescents With Disabilities in Sports,
Recreation, and Physical Activity | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics Skip to Main …

Background Regular participation of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilites in
physical activity is important to maintain good health and to acquire motor skills. The aim of …

Background One in three children in North America are considered overweight or obese.
Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at an increased risk for …

Background: Low levels of physical fitness are associated with low physical and mental
health. The aims of this study were to assess the health-related physical fitness of children …

ABSTRACT EINARSSON, IR, A. OLAFSSON, G. HINRIKSDO TTIR, E. JO HANNSSON, D.
DALY, and SA ARNGRÍMSSON. Differences in Physical Activity among Youth with and …

Background Children and youth with intellectual disabilities (ID) are known to face obstacles
to physical activity participation, yet the activity patterns of this population are not well …

Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) often do not meet recommended
guidelines for physical activity. The aim of this study was to systematically review available …

Background: Persons with cerebral palsy (CP) have an increased risk for secondary chronic
conditions during childhood, including mental health disorders. However, little is known …