Publication Date
1-1-2016
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Odeh, Christina
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Legacy Department
School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders
Abstract
As the rate of obesity continues to plague the United States, the disease shows no restraint on its effects in the younger generation of adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While diagnoses of ASD are based on social and behavioral delays, physical delays continue to be overlooked. Rises in obesity have increased the necessity for support linking motor proficiency to individuals with ASD. Prior literature on the topic has been overall inconsistent with conclusions. This literature review examines positive consistencies between several studies linking motor proficiency to adolescents with ASD; further concluding that there is substantial research supporting the link between adolescents with ASD and a decrease in motor proficiency.
Recommended Citation
Wheeler, Daniel L., "Autism Moves: A Review of Motor Proficiency in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2016). Honors Capstones. 206.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/206
Daniel Wheeler 2016.pdf
Autism Moves. A Review of Motor Proficiency in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.docx (29 kB)
Autism Moves. A Review of Motor Proficiency in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.docx
Extent
7 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
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Media Type
Text
