Exercise (ECE)
Exercise (ECE) can be used to improve the physical fitness of learners with ASD. In addition, exercise can be used to increase desired behaviors (time on task, correct responding) and decrease inappropriate behaviors (aggression, self-injury).
What Will I Learn?
The AFIRM model guides the learner through four lessons to facilitate:
- Learning basic knowledge about exercise (ECE).
- Applying ECE in activity based scenarios that promote real-world application.
The ECE module will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. However, the module is broken into individual lessons to help guide your learning:
Click to view AFIRM model| Lesson | Time to Complete |
|---|---|
| A Case for ECE | 10 minutes |
| Lesson 1: Basics of ECE | 20 minutes |
| Lesson 2: Planning for ECE | 25 minutes |
| Lesson 3: Using ECE | 25 minutes |
| Lesson 4: Monitoring ECE | 25 minutes |
| Applying ECE | 10 minutes |
Suggested citation:
Griffin, W., & AFIRM Team. (2015). Exercise. Chapel Hill, NC: National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder, FPG Child Development Center, University of North Carolina. Retrieved from http://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/exercise
Professional Standards
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards that apply to all 27 evidence-based practices (PDF document, 2 pages)
CEC standards that apply specifically to exercise (ECE) module (PDF document, 1 page)
