Clinical practice has focused heavily on communication and behavior, so movement assessment can be overlooked even though rates of motor difficulties are high. When clinicians screen for and address these issues, therapies can target balance, strength, and fine motor skills that matter for eating, writing, and walking with confidence. Early attention can reduce frustration and open new paths for learning and independence.
Understanding motor differences expands how we think about autism and human potential. If assessments and treatments adapt to include movement, supports become more inclusive and useful across settings. Read the full article to explore what the research found and how these findings could change therapies, classrooms, and the everyday lives of autistic children and their families.
Doctors aren’t checking for or treating a common symptom of autism, a new study says. As many as 87% of autistic children have movement impairments like delays in crawling or walking, poor coordination, trouble with balance, abnormal walking patterns and problems with fine…