Eighty‐seven percent of a large sample of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are
at risk for motor impairment (Bhat, Physical Therapy, 2020, 100, 633–644). In spite of the …

Motor impairments are pervasive and persistent in children with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) throughout childhood and adolescence. Based on recent studies examining motor …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are manifest as impairments in social interaction,
language and speech development, and the appearance of repetitive behaviors with …

When motor difficulties continue into adolescence/adulthood, they could negatively impact
an individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)'s daily living skills, physical fitness, as …

Recent research suggests that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience
some level of motor difficulty, and that this may be associated with social communication …

Motor skill deficits are present and persist in school-aged children with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD; Staples & Reid, 2010). Yet the focus of intervention is on core impairments …

Motor impairment is not currently included in the diagnostic criteria or evaluation of autism.
This reflects the lack of large‐scale studies demonstrating its prominence to advocate for …

Background Motor impairments are pervasive in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); however,
children with ASD rarely receive a dual diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder …

This article comprehensively reviews motor impairments in children with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) to:(1) determine the prevalence of motor problems in children with ASD;(2) …

Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have notable difficulties in motor,
speech and language domains. The connection between motor skills (oral-motor, manual …