Getting into the game: evaluation of the reliability, validity and utility of the Ignite Challenge scale for school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder.

Ignite Challenge is a reliable and valid advanced motor skills measure for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ages 6 years and up.Ignite Challenge can be reliably scored in-person ("live") even with younger children and those requiring increased assessor attention to optimize engagement.Most children enjoyed playing the Ignite Challenge "mini games"­this positive engagement ("getting into the game") helps support assessment of their best motor performance abilities.Ignite Challenge identifies motor-related challenges that impact a child's physical activity participation, and thus informs meaningful goal setting/intervention with children with ASD.