Characterization of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) subtypes based on the relationship between motor skills and social communication abilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 ◽  
pp. 102802
Author(s):  
Francesco Craig ◽  
Alessandro Crippa ◽  
Marta Ruggiero ◽  
Veronica Rizzato ◽  
Luigi Russo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between the sensory processing and occupational motor skills of children with autism spectrum disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Babak Kashefimehr ◽  
Meral Huri ◽  
Hulya Kayihan ◽  
Naser Havaei
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Prediction Equation ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Sensory Profile ◽  
The Relationship

Background/Aims Motor skills difficulties may affect participation and communication in children with autism. Sensory processing problems are well-known problems in children with autism, so sensory processing could be important to predicate motor skills. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between sensory processing and occupational motor skills and the ability to predict motor skill performances using sensory abilities. Methods A total of 31 children with autism participated in the study. The Sensory Profile questionnaire and Short Child Occupational Profile tool were used to assess the sensory ability and occupational motor skills of the children (boys=90.3%; mean age=5.45 years ± 1.73 years). The backward method of correlation coefficient analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, and multiple regressions were used for statistical analysis. Results There was a significant relationship between occupational motor skills and sensory processing capabilities of children. The regression prediction equation was statistically significant in all sections of sensory processing except for oral processing (F (6.24)=4.46, P=0.004), with a value of R2=0.527 and R2Adj=0.409. Modelling motor skills based on sensory processing capabilities of children showed that the regression prediction equation was statistically significant (F (2.28) =11.87, P<0.001); with the value of R2=0.459 and R2Adj=0.420. In the final model, the factors of auditory processing and multi-sensory were found effective in children's motor skills (P<0.05). Conclusions Sensory processing is related to occupational motor skills and can help to predict occupational motor skill issues of children with autism spectrum disorder. This could be helpful to develop appropriate treatments to improve the functional motor skills of children with autism.

Atypical social communication is associated with positive initial impressions among peers with autism spectrum disorder

Autism ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1841-1848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica E Granieri ◽  
Morgan L McNair ◽  
Alan H Gerber ◽  
Rebecca F Reifler ◽  
Matthew D Lerner
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
First Impressions ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Key Indicator ◽  
Initial Impressions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sociometric Ratings

Atypical social communication is a key indicator of autism spectrum disorder and has long been presumed to interfere with friendship formation and first impressions among typically developing youth. However, emerging literature suggests that such atypicalities may function differently among groups of peers with autism spectrum disorder. The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between atypical social communication patterns and first impression sociometric ratings by peers in groups of youth with autism spectrum disorder. Findings suggest that, contrary to typically developing individuals, several forms of atypical communication among youth with autism spectrum disorder are associated with more positive first impressions by others with autism spectrum disorder. This suggests that interventions designed to increase friendships among youth with autism spectrum disorder may benefit from reframing their approach to addressing atypical social communication.

scholarly journals The Non-Fitness-Related Benefits of Exergames for Young Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phoebe Morris ◽  
Ed Hope ◽  
John Paul Mills
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Social Communication Skills ◽  
Health Related

Background. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition characterised by social-communication deficits and is often accompanied by an array of symptoms, including cognitive and motor differences. Research has begun to investigate the utility of exergames (virtual exercise games) for combating some of the functionally impairing facets of ASD. However, no review to date has investigated the positive effects of exergaming for young individuals diagnosed with ASD, exclusive of their effects on fitness-related/health-related outcomes. Methods. We systematically reviewed the literature for articles published between 1990 – 2020, which aimed to examine the effectiveness of exergames for targeting some of the symptoms observed in children diagnosed with ASD, exclusive of physical fitness-related outcomes. Results. Out of 193 relevant articles, 10 met the inclusion criteria. All studies showed beneficial effects of exergaming for executive function and motor skills, however more work is needed to examine the beneficial effects of exergaming for social development in young autistic individuals. Conclusion. The present review supports the use of exergaming to improve some functions in ASD and suggests future research is needed to expand on this for the enhancement of social-communication skills.

The Relationship between Motor Skills and Intelligence in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Pelayo Ramos-Sánchez ◽  
Dianne Kortekaas ◽  
Debbie Van Biesen ◽  
Davy Vancampfort ◽  
Tine Van Damme
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
The Relationship

Relationship between Motor Skills and Language Abilities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yen-Tzu Wu ◽  
Chih-Hsuan Tsao ◽  
Hsiao-Ching Huang ◽  
Tian-Ai Yang ◽  
Yao-Jen Li
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Expressive Language ◽  
Receptive Language ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Language Abilities ◽  
Motor Functioning ◽  
Peabody Developmental Motor Scales ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objectives Few studies have examined the relationship between language abilities and specific motor skills in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim of this study was to compare the relationship of receptive language (RL) and expressive language (EL) abilities with motor functioning between toddlers with ASD aged 24–36 months and their typically developing (TD) peers. Furthermore, the study compared multidimensional motor functioning between toddlers with ASD with delayed RL and EL development and toddlers with ASD and typical RL and EL development. The predictive powers of the motor skills were examined for the group with delayed RL and EL development. Methods The language abilities of 38 toddlers with ASD and 38 age-matched TD toddlers were evaluated using the Receptive and Expressive Language Subscales of the Mullen Scale of Early Learning, and their motor skills were assessed using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, 2nd Edition. Results Significant correlations between language ability and motor functioning were observed in the ASD and TD groups. The ASD group with delayed RL and EL development had lower scores for multidimensional motor functioning than the ASD group with typical RL and EL development and the TD group. Moreover, the risks of delayed EL and RL development could be predicted by the lower motor scores among toddlers with ASD. Conclusions The positive correlation between language abilities and motor functioning among toddlers with ASD indicated potential connections between the early onsets of motor and speech–language impairments among these toddlers. Impact The results may have implications for the development of motor-based interventions targeting language development among young children with ASD.

Emotion Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder

2018 ◽  
pp. 282-298
Author(s):  
Emily Neuhaus
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Educational Outcomes ◽  
Emotion Dysregulation ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Repetitive Behaviors ◽  
Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by deficits in social communication and interaction, and restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests. Although current diagnostic conceptualizations of ASD do not include emotional difficulties as core deficits, the disorder is associated with emotion dysregulation across the lifespan, with considerable implications for long-term psychological, social, and educational outcomes. The overarching goal of this chapter is to integrate existing knowledge of emotion dysregulation in ASD and identify areas for further investigation. The chapter reviews the prevalence and expressions of emotion dysregulation in ASD, discusses emerging theoretical models that frame emotion dysregulation as an inherent (rather than associated) feature of ASD, presents neurobiological findings and mechanisms related to emotion dysregulation in ASD, and identifies continuing controversies and resulting research priorities.

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