Dr. Melissa Pangelinan - Auburn University Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Lab
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Dr. Melissa Pangelinan is an assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University. She completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience and cognitive science at the University of Maryland. Over the last five years, she has developed adapted physical activity and sport programs for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities (including autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, cerebral palsy). Most recently, she has developed virtual exercise and fitness programs for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. Her research has measured the efficacy of these programs with respect to motor skill development, physical activity levels, sleep, and neurocognitive outcomes.
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