Association between engagement in physical activity and adaptive behavior in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Neville, Ross D.; Draper, Catherine E.; Cooper, Takesha J.; Abdullah, Maryam; Lakes, Kimberley D.

doi:10.1016/j.mhpa.2021.100389

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“…Finally, better motor performance in 2-year-olds with ASD predicts better outcomes at 4 years of age in various areas of adaptive functioning including running smoothly, opening doors, pedaling a tricycle, using scissors, feeding themselves, and bathing with assistance (Sutera et al, 2007). Development of quality of movement could also support an increase in physical activity that correlates with an improvement in adaptive skills (Neville, Draper, Cooper, Abdullah, & Lakes, 2021). This supports the relevance of attention to motor skill quality and development in young children diagnosed with or at risk for ASD.…”

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A Review of Early Motor Issues in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Hebert

Nolan

Smith

2022

Infants &Amp; Young Children

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The cardinal features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are recognized to include impairments in communication, social interactions, and restricted, repetitive behaviors and stereotyped interests. However, many children with ASD also have motor activity limitations that are often overlooked. The purpose of this review is to summarize the literature on neuromotor impairment and motor activity limitation in children with ASD. A literature search was conducted of citations from 1998 through 2021 using PubMed, EMBASE, and PsycINFO. Twenty-three search terms were used to encompass diverse articles focused on children with autism and motor activity. The search resulted in 78 articles that included the search terms and were also consistent with the aims of this literature review. The potential significance of motor activity limitations on development from an early age is explored and recommendations are offered for more holistic surveillance in children with ASD, which can facilitate early access to services when indicated.

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confidence: 99%