Abstract
Neurodivergent (ND) adolescents tend to struggle with participating in physical activity (PA) compared to their neurotypical (NT) peers. Current programs available that focus on PA are competitive and can add anxiety to an already difficult adjustment. This doctoral capstone project investigates the effect of participation in PA on social emotional well-being in ND adolescents. An 8-week PA program was created and implemented in this pre-post test quasi-experimental study.
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Tania Rosa, OTD, OTR/L; Dr. Amy Wheadon, OTD, OTR/L
Graduation Date
5-2-2026
Document Type
Poster
Recommended Citation
Mora, Serena; Rose, Tania OTD, OTR/L; and Wheadon, Amy OTD, OTR/L, "Advancing Social-Emotional Wellness in Adolescents Through Structured Physical Fitness Programming" (2026). Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstones. 67.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/otd_capstone/67
