Peculiarities of physical and mental development of 5–7 years old children with autism spectrum disorder who practice adaptive gymnastics

The article presents the results of a study aimed at determining the degree of physical and mental development of children with autism spectrum disorder. The aim of the study was to diagnose the indicators of somatic development, mental and physical health and the features of existing disorders in children of this nasal group as a basis for the development of methodological and practical recommendations on the organization and content of the educational and training process with children with autism spectrum disorders. The obtained diagnostic results opened the possibility to transform the existing adaptive gymnastics programs for children with autism spectrum disorder in order to improve physical conditions, social integration and quality of life. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.