Abstract
While many studies of motor control in autism have focused on specific motor signs, there has been a lack of research examining the complete range of subtle neuromotor signs. This study compared performance on a neurologic examination standardized for children (PANESS, Physical and Neurological Exam for Subtle Signs, Denckla [1974 Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 16(6), 729-741]) between a group of 40 boys aged 6-17 with autism and average range IQs and a group of 55 typically developing boys. The Autism group was shown to have significant impairment on several measures of motor control compared to the Control group. Regression analyses revealed that a model including four PANESS variables offered a high level of discrimination in distinguishing boys with high-functioning autism from controls.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 613-621 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2006 |
Keywords
- Balance
- Coordination
- Dysrhythmia
- Gait
- Motor Speed
- Overflow
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology