Increased Static and Dynamic Postural Control in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

The purpose of this study was to investigate postural control in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) during static and dynamic postural challenges. We evaluated postural sway during quiet standing and the center of pressure (COP) shift mechanism during gait initiation for thirteen children...

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Published in:Gait & posture 2010-04, Vol.32 (1), p.6-9
Main Authors: Fournier, Kimberly A., Kimberg, Cara I., Radonovich, Krestin J., Tillman, Mark D., Chow, John W., Lewis, Mark H., Bodfish, James W., Hass, Chris J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to investigate postural control in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) during static and dynamic postural challenges. We evaluated postural sway during quiet standing and the center of pressure (COP) shift mechanism during gait initiation for thirteen children with ASD and twelve age matched typically developing (TD) children. Children with ASD produced 438% greater normalized mediolateral sway ( p
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2010.02.007