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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 5/2007

01-05-2007 | Original Paper

Quantitative Assessment of Neuromotor Function in Adolescents with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Auteurs: Christine M. Freitag, Christina Kleser, Marc Schneider, Alexander von Gontard

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 5/2007

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Abstract

Background:

Motor impairment in children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) or High functioning autism (HFA) has been reported previously. This study presents results of a quantitative assessment of neuromotor skills in 14–22 year old HFA/AS.

Methods:

16 HFA/AS and 16 IQ-matched controls were assessed by the Zurich Neuromotor Assessment (ZNA).

Results:

The HFA/AS group showed strongest impairments of dynamic balance skills and diadochokinesis. Motor abilities were associated with degree of social withdrawal in the full sample and severity of current autistic symptoms in the HFA/AS group.

Conclusion:

Similar motor patterns as in younger children were found in the older adolescents. The association of autistic symptoms with motor performance points towards an essential role of motor impairment in autism spectrum disorders.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Quantitative Assessment of Neuromotor Function in Adolescents with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Auteurs
Christine M. Freitag
Christina Kleser
Marc Schneider
Alexander von Gontard
Publicatiedatum
01-05-2007
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 5/2007
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0235-6

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