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Hughes, Claire – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1996
Subjects with autism (n=36) were assigned a simple "reach, grasp, and place" task. Comparison with nonautistic children who had mental retardation and younger normally developing children found that the autistic subjects had problems in executing goal-directed motor acts even in very simple situations, suggesting an independent and marked…
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
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Leary, Martha P.; Hill, David A. – Mental Retardation, 1996
This article considers the relation between symptoms of movement disturbance and symptoms of autism. Analysis points out the difficulties posed by current definitions of "autism" and ways that a movement disturbance can affect a person's experience of life as well as how he/she is perceived by others. (DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Definitions, Motor Development, Neurological Impairments
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Barry, Robert J.; James, Angela L. – Journal of Autism and Childhood Schizophrenia, 1978
Descriptors: Autism, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Lateral Dominance
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Weber, Robert C.; Thorpe, Joanne – Exceptional Children, 1992
Twelve male students (ages 11-15) with autism were assessed on gross motor skills after a 6-week physical education treatment period with either a task variation condition (with maintenance tasks interspersed) or a constant task condition. The task variation condition was significantly more effective. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Autism, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades
Rogers, Sally J., Ed.; Williams, Justin H. G., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2006
From earliest infancy, a typically developing child imitates or mirrors the facial expressions, postures and gestures, and emotional behavior of others. Where does this capacity come from, and what function does it serve? What happens when imitation is impaired? Synthesizing cutting-edge research emerging from a range of disciplines, this…
Descriptors: Identification (Psychology), Infants, Communication Problems, Affective Behavior
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Miyahara, Motohide; Tsujii, Masatsugu; Hori, Miwako; Nakanishi, Kazunori; Kageyama, Hidenori; Sugiyama, Toshiro – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1997
A study compared the motor coordination of 26 Japanese children (ages 6-15) with Asperger syndrome and 14 with learning disabilities using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children. Although no relationship was found between intellectual and motor function, both groups demonstrated motor delay. Children with autism had poorer ball skills. (CR)
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Children, Early Adolescents
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Watson, Linda R.; Baranek, Grace T.; DiLavore, Pamela – Infants and Young Children, 2003
This article reviews literature on the development of children with autism under 3 years. Findings on affective development, sensory processing and attention, praxis and imitation, communication, play, motor features and stereotyped behaviors are discussed, as are interrelationships among these aspects of development. Screening and diagnostic…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Autism, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis
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Brasic, James Robert; Gianutsos, John G. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2000
Although probably a heterogeneous condition, autism includes a class of individuals who also have neurological impediments manifested as disturbances of movement, balance, posture, and gait. Neuromotor and neurobehavioral assessments are reviewed to improve the classification of the impairment and to facilitate the utilization of therapies…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Children, Classification
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Toya, Koichi – Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 2003
The Dohsa method, a therapeutic method used for children with autism, was originally developed for children with cerebral palsy in Japan. This article introduces the theoretical background, therapeutic techniques, and effectiveness of this method. The necessity of combining this method with other therapeutic techniques is discussed. (Contains…
Descriptors: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
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Manno, Cecilia J.; Fox, Catherine; Eicher, Peggy S.; Kerwin, MaryLouise E. – Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2005
Children with developmental delays often have feeding difficulties resulting from oral-motor problems. Based on both clinical experience and a review of published studies, oral-motor interventions have been shown to be effective in improving the oral function of preterm infants and children with neuromotor disorders, such as cerebral palsy.…
Descriptors: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Premature Infants, Psychomotor Skills
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Landa, Rebecca; Garrett-Mayer, Elizabeth – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2006
Background: Autism is rarely diagnosed before three years of age despite evidence suggesting prenatal abnormalities in neurobiological processes. Little is known about when or how development becomes disrupted in the first two years of life in autism. Such information is needed to facilitate early detection and early intervention. Methods: This…
Descriptors: Siblings, Early Intervention, Medical Evaluation, Autism
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Curcio, Frank – Journal of Autism and Childhood Schizophrenia, 1978
Twelve mute children (4-12 years old), diagnosed as autistic, were studied in order to describe their sensorimotor functioning and to relate their sensorimotor performance to nonverbal communication and cognitive development. (Author/BD)
Descriptors: Autism, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
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Kraft, Robert E. – Physical Educator, 1983
Physical, cognitive, and social-emotional symptoms of autism are described, along with possible causes of the condition and treatments. A "theraplay" physical education program in Newark, Delaware, is discussed, where physical activities such as rhythm, body awareness, perceptual motor development, and swimming are used to engage…
Descriptors: Autism, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Learning Activities
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Seal, Brenda C.; Bonvillian, John D. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1997
Sign language production of 14 low-functioning students (ages 9 to 20) with autistic disorder were examined. The location aspect of signs was produced more accurately by subjects than either the handshape or movement aspects. Wide individual differences were observed. Sign vocabulary size and accuracy was correlated with performance on two…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Children, Expressive Language
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Elliott, Reed O., Jr.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1994
Six adults with both autism and moderate/profound mental retardation were assessed in a controlled environment for changes in frequency of maladaptive and stereotypic behaviors following nonexercise activities, general motor training activities, and aerobic exercise. Although antecedent aerobic exercise reduced undesirable behaviors, general motor…
Descriptors: Adults, Aerobics, Autism, Behavior Change
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