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Mohamed Jaber^1,2

¹Laboratoire de Neurosciences Expérimentales et Cliniques, Université de Poitiers, INSERM, Poitiers, France.

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Summary

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis should include motor and gait signs beyond repetitive movements. Integrating these fundamental motor skills can improve early identification and tailored interventions for ASD.

Keywords:

ASD basal ganglia cerebellum diagnosis criteria embodied cognition gait motor screening neurodevelopment

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Movement Science

Background:

Repetitive movements are key Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic criteria.
Motor disturbances like gait atypicalities and postural control issues are often overlooked.
Evidence suggests motor signs in ASD are fundamental, not secondary comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

Advocate for integrating motor dimensions into ASD diagnostic frameworks.
Highlight the potential of early motor signs to predict communication outcomes.
Propose a paradigm shift towards a motor-informed model of autism.

Main Methods:

Review of experimental and clinical findings on motor dysfunctions in ASD.
Analysis of current diagnostic systems (DSM, ICD) and their limitations.
Synthesis of evidence linking motor signs to neurological underpinnings (cerebellum, basal ganglia).

Main Results:

Motor dysfunctions in ASD are linked to cerebellar/basal ganglia issues, impaired multisensory integration, and disrupted emotion-motor coupling.
Early discernible motor and gait signs may predict communication outcomes.
Current diagnostic systems may miss fundamental motor aspects of ASD.

Conclusions:

Motor and gait signs, beyond repetitive movements, should be incorporated into future ASD diagnostic criteria (DSM, ICD).
Integrating motor screening into pediatric surveillance can enhance early ASD identification.
An embodied, motor-informed model is crucial for transforming ASD diagnosis and care.