Patrick Jachyra
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View article: Neurodivergence and the Rabbit Hole of Extremism: Uncovering Lived Experience
Neurodivergence and the Rabbit Hole of Extremism: Uncovering Lived Experience Open
Background: There have been sporadic and disturbing media accounts of autistic people engaging with extreme ideologies, with comparatively little systematic exploration of this suggested association. Existing research has failed to conside…
View article: Autistic adolescents and their experiences of physical education at school
Autistic adolescents and their experiences of physical education at school Open
Background and purpose: Autistic adolescents experience difficulties participating in physical education (PE) at school. This is a significant problem as they are less likely to experience the manifold benefits of PE such as physical and m…
View article: Autistic adolescents and their experiences of physical education at school
Autistic adolescents and their experiences of physical education at school Open
Background and purpose: Autistic adolescents experience difficulties participating in physical education (PE) at school. This is a significant problem as they are less likely to experience the manifold benefits of PE such as physical and m…
View article: Understanding the Use of the Term “Weaponized Autism” in An Alt-Right Social Media Platform
Understanding the Use of the Term “Weaponized Autism” in An Alt-Right Social Media Platform Open
View article: Infographic. Communicate physical activity guidelines for disabled children and disabled young people
Infographic. Communicate physical activity guidelines for disabled children and disabled young people Open
View article: Understanding disability in healthcare: exploring the perceptions of parents of young people with autism spectrum disorder
Understanding disability in healthcare: exploring the perceptions of parents of young people with autism spectrum disorder Open
Purpose: How autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is understood (i.e., as a medical problem or natural human variation) has profound implications for how healthcare services are designed and delivered. As the recipients of these services,…
View article: Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours Among Autistic Adults Presenting to the Psychiatric Emergency Department: An Exploratory Chart Review
Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours Among Autistic Adults Presenting to the Psychiatric Emergency Department: An Exploratory Chart Review Open
View article: The Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Experiences of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities during COVID-19
The Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Experiences of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities during COVID-19 Open
Introduction: COVID-19 has adversely impacted the health and wellbeing of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). While there is emerging research examining how to support the mental health of this population during …
View article: Exploring the Role of Physiotherapists in the Care of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Exploring the Role of Physiotherapists in the Care of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Open
Aims: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are less likely to participate in physical activity than their age related peers, and it has been suggested that physiotherapists (PT) could potentially facilitate their participati…
View article: Weighty Conversations: Caregivers', Children's, and Clinicians' Perspectives and Experiences of Discussing Weight‐Related Topics in Healthcare Consultations
Weighty Conversations: Caregivers', Children's, and Clinicians' Perspectives and Experiences of Discussing Weight‐Related Topics in Healthcare Consultations Open
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at a higher risk of having obesity than their typically developing peers. Although it has been recommended that health care providers (HCPs) speak to caregivers and children about the risk o…
View article: Parents’ perspectives of physical activity participation among Canadian adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parents’ perspectives of physical activity participation among Canadian adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Open
• Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder are less likely to be physically active than their age related peers. • Little is known about the socio-behavioural mechanisms that influence their participation. • Inactivity is much more nuance…
View article: Patients' Perspectives on and Experiences of Home Exercise Programmes Delivered with a Mobile Application
Patients' Perspectives on and Experiences of Home Exercise Programmes Delivered with a Mobile Application Open
Purpose: We explored patients' perspectives on home exercise programmes (HEPs) and their experiences using a mobile application designed to facilitate home exercise. Method: Data were generated using qualitative, semi-structured, face-to-f…
View article: Are you ready? Exploring readiness to engage in exercise among people living with HIV and multimorbidity in Toronto, Canada: a qualitative study
Are you ready? Exploring readiness to engage in exercise among people living with HIV and multimorbidity in Toronto, Canada: a qualitative study Open
Objectives Our aim was to explore readiness to engage in exercise among people living with HIV and multimorbidity. Design We conducted a descriptive qualitative study using face-to-face semistructured interviews with adults living with HIV…
View article: Boys, Transitions, and Physical (In)activity: Exploring the Socio-Behavioural Mediators of Participation
Boys, Transitions, and Physical (In)activity: Exploring the Socio-Behavioural Mediators of Participation Open
Purpose: To explore the socio-behavioural mechanisms that motivate or dissuade boys' participation in physical activity (PA) as they transition into adolescence and their implications for physical therapy. Methods: This critical qualitativ…