The way in which we move influences our ability to perceive, interpret and predict the
actions of others. Thus movements play an important role in social cognition. This review …

Background Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are basic movement skills (ie balance,
object control, and locomotor skills) that form the foundation for more advanced movement …

Present diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum conditions (ASC) include social
communication and interaction difficulties, repetitive behavior and movement, and atypical …

Loss-of-function mutations in the gene encoding the postsynaptic scaffolding protein
SHANK2 are a highly penetrant cause of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involving …

The present study aimed to compare the effect of a land-based and a swimming-based
exercise program on balance abilities in children with autism. Thirty children were voluntarily …

Motor disturbances have been widely observed in children with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD), and motor problems are currently reported as associated features supporting the …

Children with autism not only have limited social and communicative skills but also have
motor abnormalities, such as poor timing and coordination of balance. Moreover, impaired …

Motor difficulties are present in 50–73% of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
and are associated with social difficulties. This review aims to synthesize the literature …

Motor skill and postural stability deficits are commonly reported for children with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD), however the relationship between these variables is not well …

Postural stability is dependent on the interpretation of external inputs acquired by sensory
information processes, such as visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems, in order to …