https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-019-04072-3
http://shine.yahoo.com/karate-therapy-martial-arts-transformed-special-needs-child-190400261.html
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/black-belt-brain/201211/martial-arts-and-the-autism-spectrum
http://www.autismkey.com/martial-arts-proven-beneficial-for-individuals-with-autism/
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse spent 11 weeks observing six autistic-spectrum students from the Nicklaus Martial Arts America Studio and noticed marked improvements in cooperative behavior, balance, eye contact, attention span, and play skills. The children in the study also displayed a decreased level of negative social behaviors like acting out or fighting.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/father-and-son-fight-autism-with-karate-1.2491187
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNwFJSrF9mA#t=131
http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/06/02/autistic-brothers-learn-self-control-focus-through-martial-arts/
http://www.kait8.com/story/23397839/local-martial-arts-school-kicks-autism-with-karate
http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/martial-arts-kicks-butt-at-developing-kids-with-autism/3207/ashleyisaacson/
http://shine.yahoo.com/karate-therapy-martial-arts-transformed-special-needs-child-190400261.html
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/black-belt-brain/201211/martial-arts-and-the-autism-spectrum
http://www.autismkey.com/martial-arts-proven-beneficial-for-individuals-with-autism/
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse spent 11 weeks observing six autistic-spectrum students from the Nicklaus Martial Arts America Studio and noticed marked improvements in cooperative behavior, balance, eye contact, attention span, and play skills. The children in the study also displayed a decreased level of negative social behaviors like acting out or fighting.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/father-and-son-fight-autism-with-karate-1.2491187
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNwFJSrF9mA#t=131
http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/06/02/autistic-brothers-learn-self-control-focus-through-martial-arts/
http://www.kait8.com/story/23397839/local-martial-arts-school-kicks-autism-with-karate
http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/martial-arts-kicks-butt-at-developing-kids-with-autism/3207/ashleyisaacson/