Motor intervention activities for children with autism spectrum disorders

Abstract

One of the defining characteristics of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is deficit in motor functioning. The necessity of intervention activities in improving the motor skills of children with ASD is greatly needed. Thus, this study explores extent of effectiveness of the gross and fine motor intervention activities that are used by twelve (12) Special Education (SPED) teachers who have a direct contact with those children with ASD in three (3) school-centers in Baguio City. A mixed method, both quantitative and qualitative, was used in gathering and interpreting the data of this research. It was found out that the extent of effectiveness on the use of gross motor intervention activities for children with ASD was effective, while the extent of effectiveness on the use of fine motor intervention activities for children with ASD was very effective.

The influence of Structured Physical Activity Intervention on Fundamental Motor Skills Development of Children with Mild and Moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder

“…Therefore, in this study investigator tried to get improvement on motor skills through structured PA intervention moreover, the investigator had achieved the study objectives as well. The study has been implemented positive outcome and the study result shows that the locomotor skills development of children with mild and moderate ASD due to the impact of structured PA intervention (Catama et al, 2017;Sallis et al, 1997;Sorensen & Zarrett, 2014;Houwen, Hartman, & Visscher, 2009;Bremer, Balogh, & Lloyd, 2015).…”

An Assessment of the Motor Performance Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Gulf Region

“…The child development literature tends to assume that motor ability is an important indicator of overall development, particularly if it is compromised [2]. Indeed, early motor disturbances and delays are likely to have far-reaching consequences for later development, and they may be predictive of developmental disorders in later life [3,4]. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represent a population likely to experience motor impairments [5].…”