Melissa Savage
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Assistant Professor
Also affiliated: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2017–2022); University of North Texas (2019–2024); Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2017); University of California, Los Angeles (1991–2020); Carthage College (2005); Purdue University West Lafayette (2014–2016); Michigan State University (2017)
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Melissa Savage's research focuses on developing and evaluating interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability, with a particular emphasis on improving physical activity and quality of life. Her work has explored the use of supported self-management and technology, such as Fitbit devices, to increase physical activity levels in adults with these conditions.
Savage has also investigated the experiences of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities within fitness programs, examining their capabilities, opportunities, and motivational factors. Her publications include a third-generation review of evidence-based practices for children, youth, and young adults with autism. In addition to her work on ASD and intellectual disability, Savage has contributed to research on wildlife conservation, specifically studying otter species in the Himalayas and Nepal. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 23, with over 3,860 citations across 74 publications, designating her as a highly cited researcher.
Metrics
- h-index: 21
- Publications: 66
- Citations: 3,800
Positions
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Assistant Professor publications 2024–2026University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Curriculum and Instruction ORCID
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University of North Texas until 2024ORCID
Selected Publications
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Physical Activity Interventions for Elementary Students With Autism: A Systematic Review (2026)
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Supporting Physical Activity for Secondary Students With Autism and Intellectual Disability: A Guide for Educators and Families (2026)
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A Mixed Methods Analysis of an Adapted Fitness Program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2026)
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Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PsycInfo). (2025)
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Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PubMed). (2025)
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Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (SPORTDiscus). (2025)
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Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CINAHL). (2025)
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Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Web of Science). (2025)
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Capability, opportunity, and motivation to engage in physical activity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review (2024)
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Top Collaborators
- Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Web of Science).
- Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CINAHL).
- Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (SPORTDiscus).
- Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PubMed).
- Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PsycInfo).
- Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Web of Science).
- Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CINAHL).
- Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (SPORTDiscus).
- Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PubMed).
- Physical Activity, Wearable Devices, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PsycInfo).
- Supporting Physical Activity for Secondary Students With Autism and Intellectual Disability: A Guide for Educators and Families
- Physical Activity Interventions for Elementary Students With Autism: A Systematic Review
- Capability, opportunity, and motivation to engage in physical activity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review
- Capability, opportunity, and motivation to engage in physical activity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review
- Capability, opportunity, and motivation to engage in physical activity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review
- Capability, opportunity, and motivation to engage in physical activity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review
- Capability, opportunity, and motivation to engage in physical activity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review
- A Mixed Methods Analysis of an Adapted Fitness Program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- A Mixed Methods Analysis of an Adapted Fitness Program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Supporting Physical Activity for Secondary Students With Autism and Intellectual Disability: A Guide for Educators and Families
- Supporting Physical Activity for Secondary Students With Autism and Intellectual Disability: A Guide for Educators and Families
- Physical Activity Interventions for Elementary Students With Autism: A Systematic Review
- Physical Activity Interventions for Elementary Students With Autism: A Systematic Review
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