Quantitative assessment of neuromotor function in adolescents with high functioning autism and Asperger syndrome

被引：102
作者：
Freitag, Christine M. [1 ]
Kleser, Christina
Schneider, Marc
von Gontard, Alexander
机构：
[1] Saarland Univ Hosp, Dept Child & Adolescent Psychiat, D-66421 Homburg, Saar, Germany
[2] Saarland Univ Hosp, Inst Forens Psychiat, D-66421 Homburg, Saar, Germany
来源：
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | 2007年 / 37卷 / 05期
关键词：
high functioning autism; Asperger syndrome; neuromotor function;
D O I：
10.1007/s10803-006-0235-6
中图分类号：
B844 [发展心理学（人类心理学）];
学科分类号：
040202 ;
摘要：
Background: Motor impairment in children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) or High functioning autism (HFA) has been reported previously. This study presents results of a quantitative assessment of neuromotor skills in 14-22 year old HFA/AS. Methods: 16 HFA/AS and 16 IQ-matched controls were assessed by the Zurich Neuromotor Assessment (ZNA). Results: The HFA/AS group showed strongest impairments of dynamic balance skills and diadochokinesis. Motor abilities were associated with degree of social withdrawal in the full sample and severity of current autistic symptoms in the HFA/AS group. Conclusion: Similar motor patterns as in younger children were found in the older adolescents. The association of autistic symptoms with motor performance points towards an essential role of motor impairment in autism spectrum disorders.
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页码：948 / 959
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