![]() ![]() ![]() 10 Exposure to elements of nature contributes to healthy childhood development. The Mental Health Advantages of Green Outdoor SettingsĪ study published in the American Journal of Public Health examined the impact of natural settings on ADHD symptoms and found that “green outdoor settings” reduced symptoms in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This cluster of evidence looking at SPD and ADHD points to the importance of physical activity in a child’s development and paves the way for validating wellness activities as important therapeutic intervention. Studies show that children with SPD demonstrate reduced physical activity compared to peers. While many variables impact this shift in SPD prevalence, one factor is the decrease in children’s physical activity both at home and school. ![]() The prevalence of SPD has substantially increased in the past decade. Physical Activity and Sensory Processing Disorder Studies examining the effect of physical activity on ADHD symptoms in children have found statistically significant reduction in the severity of ADHD symptoms. Children with common childhood disorders, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and sensory processing disorder (SPD), are at risk for these health-related problems.Nearly one in three adolescents will meet criteria for an anxiety disorder by the age of 18. Anxiety and depression in children are also on the rise.The increased indoor sedentary lifestyles of many children are contributing to an alarming rise in vitamin D deficiency, resulting in impaired health to bones and teeth. Our bodies produce vitamin D when exposed to the sun.Children with autism are 40% more likely to be obese.Nine million children between the ages of 6 and 19 years old are overweight or obese.3 This same report showed that many children experience significantly increased health problems, such as obesity, vitamin D deficiency, anxiety, and depression because they are addicted to technology. Did you know that “Internet Gaming Disorder” 1 and “Exercise-Deficit Disorder” 2 are real medical conditions? A report published in 2010 by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that children between the ages of 8 and 18 years old average 7.5 hours a day seven days a week playing on electronic media, subsequently decreasing available time for physical activity. ![]()
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