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Motor function in adults with Asperger's disorder: a comparative study.

Carina Sahlander¹, Monica Mattsson, Susanne Bejerot

¹Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden. carina.sahlander@vll.se

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Adults with Asperger's disorder (AD) exhibit significant motor control deficits compared to neurotypical adults. Increased physical activity correlates with better gross motor function in adults with AD, suggesting potential for targeted interventions.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Developmental Psychology
Motor Control Research

Background:

Clumsiness is an early noted feature of Asperger's disorder (AD).
While childhood motor deficits in AD are documented, adult research is limited.
Understanding motor function in adults with AD is crucial for support and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare gross and fine motor skills in adults with AD versus a neurotypical control group.
To investigate the relationship between physical activity and motor proficiency in adults with AD.
To explore potential avenues for improving quality of life for adults with AD through physical interventions.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOTMP) for standardized motor skill assessment.
Administered a questionnaire to assess leisure-time physical activity levels.
Compared motor performance and physical activity between adults with AD (N=15) and a neurotypical comparison group (N=29).

Main Results:

Adults with AD performed significantly worse on six of eight BOTMP subtests compared to controls.
Males with AD reported lower physical activity levels than their neurotypical counterparts.
A positive association was observed between physical activity and gross motor function within the AD group.

Conclusions:

Adults with Asperger's disorder demonstrate notable motor skill impairments.
Physical activity may play a beneficial role in enhancing motor function for adults with AD.
Physical coaching presents a promising area for improving the quality of life in adults with AD.