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sEMG Analysis During Landing in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study
Marcelo R Rosales1, Jennifer Romack, Rosa Angulo-Barroso
1Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge, California.
Purpose:
The aim was to explore the timing and duration of muscle activation during a landing task in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and compare their responses to those of children who are developing typically (TD).
Methods:
Six children (ages 3-4.5 years), half with ASD, hung from a vertical bar, landed, and reacted to a light cue that signaled the child to run to the right or left or to stay in place. Electromyography and kinematics were recorded and compared between groups.
Results:
Children with ASD had more and longer bursts of muscle activation during preimpact. In contrast, children TD displayed more and longer burst of muscle activation during impact.
Conclusion:
The results suggest that children with ASD have a less developed landing strategy compared with their peers TD. Further investigation into the neuromuscular components in children with ASD will guide future interventions for this population.
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