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Íbis Ariana Peña de Moraes1, Thais Massetti2, Tânia Brusque Crocetta3
1Post-graduate Program in Sciences of Physical Activity - School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities - University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Abstract:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder primarily characterized by deficits in social interaction, communication and implicit skill learning.
Objective:
To analyse the results of research on "motor learning" and the means used for measuring "autistic disorder".
Methods:
A systematic literature search was done using Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, BVS (virtual health library), and PsycINFO. We included articles that contained the keywords "autism" and "motor learning". The variables considered were the methodological aspects; results presented, and the methodological quality of the studies.
Results:
A total of 42 studies were identified; 33 articles were excluded because they did not meet the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted from nine eligible studies and summarized.
Conclusion:
We concluded that although individuals with ASD showed performance difficulties in different memory and motor learning tasks, acquisition of skills still takes place in this population; however, this skill acquisition is related to heterogeneous events, occurring without the awareness of the individual.
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