Adapted Motor Activities for Hand-Eye Coordination in Level III Autism Spectrum Syndrome

Senso-perceptive abilities and motor coordination in 8-9 year old children: evidence from a school-based study

Gross motor coordination reflects the integration of sensori-motor processes, including visual-spatial orientation and proprioceptive feedback, which are essential for efficient movement execution during childhood. Disruptions in this integration may restrict participation in physical activity and adversely affect qual...

AS A TOOL FOR MOTOR AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

The Impact of Visual-Motor Integration through Art-Based Activities on Fine Motor Skills in Preschools: A Scoping Review

Visual-motor integration (VMI) is the ability to coordinate visual perceptual and motor skills. The Beery Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery VMI test) is a standardised copy forms-type test that is frequently used to assess visual-motor integration. This scoping review explores the impact of VMI t...

Engagement of Children with Moderate and High Support Needs Autism in Motor Program Sessions.

AIMS This study examined engagement during one-on-one motor program sessions for children with moderate and high support needs (MHS) autism by: (1) systematically coding child behaviors as on-task or off-task, and (2) exploring therapist-reported strategies to facilitate engagement. METHODS Nine children (4-10 years)...

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INTEGRATED PHYSIOTHERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ON MOTOR FUNCTION, SENSORY PROCESSING, AND FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND CEREBRAL PALSY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL STUDY

Background: Children with ASD and CP present unique challenges that therapists need to address in multiple domains. We present a unique analysis that compares integrated physiotherapy and occupational therapy with conventional rehabilitation. Methods: A dataset of patients coming for rehabilitation in Viklang Bhawan H...

Visual attention and inhibition of school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder level one: Evidence from eye-tracking's prosaccade and anti-saccade tasks.

BACKGROUND Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is marked by challenges in social communication and the presence of repetitive behaviors. The severity of ASD is categorized into three levels. Children with ASD level 1 (ASD-L1), which is the mildest form, usually have average or above-av...