Research From APEX

*Minott, N., Carr-Kirby, K., *Penrose, K., Sutherland, C.A., Azar, N.R., & Horton, S. (2023). “What’s going to happen when we’re gone?”: Uncertainties of mothers of adult children with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 28(3). (Click Here to View)

*Bested, S., *Carr, K., Sutherland, C.A., Horton, S., & Azar, N. (2021). Improving upper extremity motor control in adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability through participation in an adapted physical exercise intervention. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 26(1), 1-15. (Click Here to View)

*Ali, S.H., Horton, S., Sutherland, C.A. & Azar, N.R. (2018). The effects of aerobic exercise on repetitive behaviours and task performance for adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 30(4), 323-373. (Click Here to View)

*Ali, S.H., Azar, N.R., Sutherland, C.A. & Horton, S. (2018). Understanding repetitive behaviours and the use of exercise as an intervention for adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 30(2), 151-179. (Click Here to View)

*McAllister, R., *Carr, K., Sutherland, C., Azar, N., & Horton, S. (2018). Bystander perceptions of an exercise program for adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability within a university setting. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 23(2), 50-54. (Click Here to View)

Azar, N., *McKeen, P., *Carr, K., Sutherland, C., & Horton, S. (2016). Impact of motor skills training in adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 22(1), 28-38. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., *McKeen, P., *Daabous, J., Azar, N., Horton, S., & Sutherland, C. (2015). Reliability of four subtests of the Jebsen Test of Hand Function among adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 21(1), 52-60. (Click Here to View)

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*Jones, M., Sutherland, C. A., Scharoun Benson, S., & Horton, S. (2023, April). Informing Quality Volunteer Experience in an Adapted Physical Exercise Program for Individuals with Developmental Disability. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference - Research Special Interest Group, London ON.

*Penrose, K., Senia, M., Sutherland, C., & Horton, S. (2022, April). Covid-19 pandemic: Parents find innovative ways to connect with their children who reside in supported independent living environments. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference (online).

*Minott, N., *Penrose, K., *Carr, K., Weir, P., Azar, N., Sutherland, C., & Horton, S. (2021, April). Autism after the age of 18: Investigating mothers' perspectives. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference (online).

*Penrose, K., *Minott, N., *Carr, K., Weir, P., Azar, N., Sutherland, C., & Horton, S. (2021, April). Covid-19 pandemic: Parenting an adult child with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference (online).

*Minott, N., *Penrose, K., *Carr, K., Weir, P., Azar, N.R., Sutherland, C.A. & Horton, S. (2020, April). Autism is lifelong - The Parental Experience. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, London, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Penrose, K., *Carr, K., *Minott, N., Weir, P., Sutherland, C.A., Azar, N.R. & Horton, S. (2019, April). Parenting an adult child with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative examination of the lived experience. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, Niagara Falls, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Minott, N., *Carr, K., *Penrose, K., Horton, S., Azar, N.R. & Sutherland, C.A. (2019, April). Developing an adapted physical exercise (APEX) manual for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, Niagara Falls, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Tillich, L., Sutherland, C.A., Azar, N.R., Horton, S. & Carr, K. (2018, April). Energy expenditure of adults with autism spectrum disorder and in intellectual disability during as adapted physical exercise (APEX) program. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, Kingston, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Ali, S.H., Horton, S., Azar, N.R. & Sutherland, C.A. (2018, April). Guidelines on implementing aerobic exercise for people with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, Kingston, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., *Chittle, L., Wallace-Gero, N., Horton, S., Weir, P. & Sutherland, C.A. (2018, April). Income security among people with intellectual disabilities: Comparing strength-based and traditional employment services. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, Kingston, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., Horton, S., Sutherland, C.A., Azar, N.R. & Weir, P. (2017, November). A co-transformative process: Showcasing strengths of autism through physical activity. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Conference, Windsor, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., Roy, D., Sutherland, C.A., Horton, S., & Weir, P., (2017, October). Exploring the impact: Strength-based employment for people with intellectual disabilities. Ontario Disability Employment Network Conference, Toronto, ON.

Azar, N.R., Colomba, R., *Carr, K., Munroe-Chandler, K., Horton, S. & Sutherland, C.A. (2017, June). Improving strength and mobility of adults with multiple sclerosis through a 16-week exercise program. American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Denver, CO, USA. (Click Here to View)

*Ali, S.H., Sutherland, C.A., Azar, N.R. & Horton, S. (2017, April). The effects of aerobic exercise on repetitive behaviours and task performance for adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, Niagara Falls, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., Colomba, R., Horton, S., Sutherland, C.A. & Azar, N.R. (2016, October). Showcasing physical abilities of individuals with multiple sclerosis: A transformative experience. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology Conference, Waterloo, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., *McAllister, R., Sutherland, C.A., Horton, S. & Azar, N.R. (2016, April). Fitness trainer perceptions of disability changed through exercising with adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, London, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Ali, S.H., Sutherland, C.A., Azar, N. & Horton, S. (2016, April). Acute and long-term effects of aerobic exercise on repetitive behaviours and task performance for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and an Intellectual Disability. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, London, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., Azar, N.R., Horton, S. & Sutherland, C.A. (2015, May). Increasing strength and flexibility of adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability through a strength and conditioning program. International Meeting for Autism Research, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. (Click Here to View)

Azar, N.R., *Carr, K., Horton, S. & Sutherland, C.A. (2015, May). Improving reaction time, static balance control, and gait in adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability: An intervention study. International Meeting for Autism Research, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. (Click Here to View)

*McAllister, R., *Carr, K., Sutherland, C.A., Azar, N.R. & Horton, S. (2015, April). The societal impact of an exercise program for adults with autism and an intellectual disability: Interviews with gym bystanders. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, Thorold, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Shaw, C., *Carr, K., Colomba, R., Horton, S., Sutherland, C.A. & Azar, N.R. (2014, July). Balance- and proprioception-specific exercises are required to elicit continued improvement in static balance in adults with multiple sclerosis. World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, MA, USA. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., *McKeen, P., Azar, N.R., Horton, S. & Sutherland, C.A. (2014, May). Improving hand function in adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability through participation in an adapted physical exercise program. International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA, USA. (Click Here to View)

Sutherland, C.A., *Carr, K., McKeen, P., Horton, S., & Azar N. (2014, May). Participant benefits and training opportunities for university students through a 12-week adapted physical exercise program for adults with autism and an intellectual disability. International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA, USA. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., *McKeen, P., Azar, N.R., Sutherland, C.A. & Horton, S. (2014, April). Personal support workers’ perceptions of a 12-week adapted physical exercise program designed for adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special interest Group, Kingston, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., *McKeen, P., Azar, N.R., Sutherland, C.A. & Horton, S. (2014, April). The development and administration of a self-efficacy questionnaire designed for adults with autism spectrum disorder and an intellectual disability. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, Kingston, ON. (Click Here to View)

*McKeen, P., *Carr, K., Sutherland, C.A., Azar, N.R. & Horton, S. (2013, Nov). The impact of motor skill training in a special population. Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference, Toronto, ON. (Click Here to View)

*Carr, K., *McKeen, P., *Daabous, J., Azar, N.R., Horton, S. & Sutherland, C.A. (2013, October). The reliability of testing hand function among adults with autism and an intellectual disability. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology Conference, Okanagan, BC. (Click Here to View)

*McKeen, P., *Carr, K., Sutherland, C.A., Horton, S., & Azar, N.R. (2013, October). The impact of balance training on static stability in a group of adults with autism and intellectual disability. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology Conference, Okanagan, BC. (Click Here to View)

Sutherland, C.A., *Ivey, D. & Woodruff, S. (2013, April). A Balanced Approach: The Development of an Adapted Physical Exercise Program for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability. Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Conference – Research Special Interest Group, Niagara Falls, ON. (Click Here to View)

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