GROUP 1 – CHILD

NAME & MATRIC NUMBER :

• NUR FATIN FARZANA BINTI MOHD

SUKRI (SCD80922179)

• NURJEHA QAISARA BINTI

TARMIZULFITRI (SCD80922182)
TABLE OF CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION

2. PREVALENCE / STATISTIC IN MALAYSIA

3. SYMPTOMS

4. RISK FACTORS

5. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BENEFIT

6. RECOMMENDATION / GUIDELINE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

7. REFERENCES
INTRODUCTION Group of children

- Early childhood (birth to age 5) , middle

childhood (age 6 to 12) and adolescence
(ages 13 to 18) are the three major stages
of child development .

Meaning of autism

- A brain condition that effects the

development of social and communication
skills in ways that can be severe or slight
and that can make someone’s behaviour
and interests different from people without
the conditions.

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 Prevalence or Statistic in Malaysia

According to MOH data , the number of

diagnoses for autism spectrum child (ASD) in
Malaysia has risen steadily over the past decade.

The latest annual figure for 2021 showed a total

of 589 children aged 18 and below being
diagnosed with ASD , up five per cent from 562
children in 2020.

The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) says

one in 68 newborns or 9000 babies are diagnosed as
having ASD every year. Under the category of autism,
the figure was 2584

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Sign and Symptoms

Symptoms in young children Symptoms in older children

1. Not seeming to understand what others are

1. Not responding to their name
thinking or feeling

2. Avoiding eyes contact 2. Finding it hard to say how they feel

3. Not smiling when you smile at them 3. Liking a strict daily routine and getting very upset it
changes
4. Not talking as mush as other children
4. Getting very upset if you ask them to do something
5. Repeating the same phrases 5. Unusual speech , such as repeating phrases and
talking ‘at’ others.
6. Not doing as much pretend play

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RISK FACTORS (Autism
Spectrum Disorder)
The available evidence suggest that the
following may put children at greater risk
There are many different for developing ASD:

factors that have been 1. Having a sibling with ASD

identified that may make 2.
a child more likely to
have ASD including
3.
environmental , biological
and genetic factors. 4.
Having certain genetic or chromosomal
conditions such as fragile syndrome or
tuberosis sclerosis
Experiencing complication at birth
Being born to older parents

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 Physical Activity Benefits

Exercise helps the body's natural mood

booster, endorphine, to be released, which
helps reduce tension and anxiety, which are
significant issues for people with ASD.

Physical activity programs can provide a

fun, safe setting for interacting with other
children.

Physical therapy includes activities and

exercises that build motor skills and
improve strength, posture and balance.
 Recommendation Or Guideline Of Physical Activity
(Children and Adolescents aged 5-17years)
 On a daily basis, children with ASD should
participate in moderate-to-intense physical
activity for at least 60 minutes.
 Should include activities that strengthen
muscle and bone, at least 3 times per week
 Walking or running - Walking fast enough to
get their breathing rate up will improve your
child’s fitness.
 Jumping - Jumping activities help to
promote muscle strength, cardiovascular
fitness, and healthy bone development.
 Dance - Dance is a great way to facilitate
movement, get the heart pumping, build
muscle strength, and boost skills in
coordination and balance.
 Flexibility Guidelines - Flexibility exercises
encourage the movement of joints through a
full range of motion. Flexibility is an
important component of an overall physical
activity program and an area that is
important to address for individuals with
autism as they often have low muscle tone.
 References
 https://
www.nchpad.org/315/1932/Autism~and~Considerations~in~Recreation~and~Physical~Activity~Setting
s

 https://activeability.com.au/exercise-physiology/exercise-for-kids-with-autism/

 https://www.verywellfamily.com/ages-and-stages-4157393#:~:
text=Early%20childhood%20(birth%20to%20age,than%20others%2C%20and%20that's%20OK

 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/signs/children/

 https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/autism

 https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/facts.html#:~:text=Risk%20Factors&text=Having%20a%20sibling
%20with%20ASD,Being%20born%20to%20older%20parents
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