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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Motor Competence in Autistic Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Jadiane Dionisio, Cristina Dos Santos Cardoso de Sá, Susana Lúcio, Gabriela Neves de Almeida, Rita Cordovil

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Jadiane DionisioFaculdade de Educação Física e Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38400-678, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-8734-4089
Cristina Dos Santos Cardoso de SáDepartamento de Fisioterapia, Escola Superior se Saúde de Alcoitão, 2649-506 Alcabideche, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0920-6668
Susana LúcioCADIn-Neurodesenvolvimento e Inclusão, 2750-782 Cascais, Portugal.
Gabriela Neves de AlmeidaEscola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Comprehensive Health Research Centre, Universidade de Évora, 7002-554 Évora, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6716-2114
Rita CordovilCIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4907-7186

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesChildren with autism exhibit deficits in fundamental motor skills, which are intensified when associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

objectiveTo correlate motor competence in children with autism, autism levels according to the CARS scale, and the association with ADHD.

methodsThis cross-sectional study assessed motor competence using the Motor Competence Assessment (MCA), the severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), and the presence of clinical signs for ADHD using Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham (SNAP-IV) questionnaire. A total of 68 children were recruited; however, 23 were not included due to non-acceptance and/or were excluded because of associated pathologies, high autism severity. Consequently, 45 children (11 with ADHD) between the ages of 5 and 11 (Mean: 8.15; ±1.75) with 83.72% being male.

resultsMultiple linear regression revealed a significant inverse correlation between MCA scores and raw CARS data (

conclusionTherefore, it is believed that children with autism exhibit deficits in functional motor skills, with severity impacting motor competence. The findings underscore the need for systematic motor skill assessments in children with autism, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and intervention in this aspect of their development.

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autism spectrum disorderexercise testmotor skillsneurodevelopmental disorders

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PMCPMC11674984

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