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Early Motor Signs in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Annio Posar^1,2, Paola Visconti¹

¹IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, UOSI Disturbi dello Spettro Autistico, 40139 Bologna, Italy.

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Early motor impairments in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are increasingly recognized. These motor delays and atypicalities can be crucial clues for early diagnosis and intervention.

Keywords:

autism spectrum disorder early diagnosis motor signs

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Area of Science:

Developmental Pediatrics
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Movement Science

Background:

Emerging literature indicates early motor development deficits in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
These motor impairments may precede classic social communication symptoms of ASD.
Early motor signs offer potential for timely diagnosis in high-risk infants.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an updated review of early motor function data in children with ASD.
To highlight the significance of motor development in the early identification of ASD.
To explore the relationship between motor skills and other developmental domains in ASD.

Main Methods:

This study is a narrative review of existing literature.
The review focuses on research concerning early motor development in autism spectrum disorder.
Data on motor delays and atypical movements were synthesized.

Main Results:

Early motor impairments in ASD manifest as developmental delays and atypical movements.
Stereotyped movements, with or without objects, are more frequent in children with ASD.
Motor and communication skills are interconnected, suggesting a potential pathogenetic role for motor dysfunction.

Conclusions:

Early motor signs are vital indicators for the potential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Interventions targeting early motor skill development may positively impact overall development in children with ASD.
Addressing motor deficits is crucial for improving developmental trajectories in autism.