Disability and rehabilitation · 2026
'Have a go, you might surprise yourself': a qualitative study of the experiences of autistic adolescents and young adults of a community gym-based exercise programme.
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Shields Nora, Cleary Stacey L, McKenzie Georgia, Hawke Lyndon, Bury Simon, Taylor Nicholas F
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PURPOSE: To explore the experiences of Autistic adolescents and young adults who participated in a 12-week student-mentored community based physical activity program called FitSkills.
METHODS: This qualitative study was embedded within a large implementation trial. The data sources were: (i) trial screening forms, including reasons for participation from 30 Autistic young people (24 with intellectual disability), and (ii) semi-structured interviews completed by telephone with 7 Autistic young people (6 male; Mage 18.6 years), 13 parents (11 mothers) and 16 student mentors (10 women). Data were analysed using content analysis (screening) and reflective thematic analysis (interviews).
RESULTS: The most common reason Autistic young people and their parents gave for wanting to take part in FitSkills was improving physical fitness. Three themes were identified: (1) Relationships with student mentors 'made it' and evolved over time to becoming gym partners or friends; (2) Social support helped participants to navigate the gym environment, manage sensory needs and establish a routine; and (3) Exercise was perceived to have a positive effect on psychological wellbeing.
CONCLUSION: A student-mentored community-based program can facilitate Autistic young people to exercise, by overcoming barriers to their participation and supporting them to navigate the community gym environment.
METHODS: This qualitative study was embedded within a large implementation trial. The data sources were: (i) trial screening forms, including reasons for participation from 30 Autistic young people (24 with intellectual disability), and (ii) semi-structured interviews completed by telephone with 7 Autistic young people (6 male; Mage 18.6 years), 13 parents (11 mothers) and 16 student mentors (10 women). Data were analysed using content analysis (screening) and reflective thematic analysis (interviews).
RESULTS: The most common reason Autistic young people and their parents gave for wanting to take part in FitSkills was improving physical fitness. Three themes were identified: (1) Relationships with student mentors 'made it' and evolved over time to becoming gym partners or friends; (2) Social support helped participants to navigate the gym environment, manage sensory needs and establish a routine; and (3) Exercise was perceived to have a positive effect on psychological wellbeing.
CONCLUSION: A student-mentored community-based program can facilitate Autistic young people to exercise, by overcoming barriers to their participation and supporting them to navigate the community gym environment.