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Methods and Procedures for Measuring Comorbid Disorders: Motor Movement and Activity

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Comorbid Conditions Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Abstract

A variety of fine and gross motor problems are associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Recent research indicates that cognitive functioning, language development, social communication, and on-task behaviors are more likely to exist among children with ASD with good motor skill development. Thus, motor skillfulness plays an important role in explaining the symptomology of ASD, and proper motor assessment can ensure that children with ASD are placed in appropriate educational settings. This chapter reviews the literature pertaining to the methods and procedures for measuring motor movement and activity in children with ASD. Challenges to motor assessment for children with ASD, threats to validity and reliability within the measurement of motor skills, motor assessment instruments, and the physical activity assessments are discussed in this chapter.

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Liu, T., Breslin, C., ElGarhy, S. (2016). Methods and Procedures for Measuring Comorbid Disorders: Motor Movement and Activity. In: Matson, J. (eds) Comorbid Conditions Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19183-6_5

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