Motor learning characterization in people with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review.

Íbis Ariana Peña De Moraes,Talita Dias Da Silva,Fernando Henrique Magalhães,Tânia Brusque Crocetta,Lilian Del Ciello De Menezes,Carlos Bandeira De Mello Monteiro,Thais Massetti

doi:10.1590/1980-57642016dn11-030010

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https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-57642016dn11-030010

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ABSTRACTAutism 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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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder of multifactorial origin, characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication;[1] motor coordination deficits are increasingly recognized as a prevalent feature of these conditions.[2]
Abstracts of identified articles were screened for the following inclusion criteria: [1] population included had a diagnosis of ASD; and [2] motor learning was assessed in this population
Before motor performance can be considered as a major feature of ASD, it is essential to establish a valid and reliable motor assessment for use in ASD children that incorporates appropriate adaptations to facilitate understanding of tasks and to ensure accurate assessment of motor performance

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder of multifactorial origin, characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication;[1] motor coordination deficits are increasingly recognized as a prevalent feature of these conditions.[2] Today, ASD is generally incurable, it is treatable to a variable degree to prevent worse outcomes.[3] This study was conducted at the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities – University of São Paulo, SP, Brazil

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