Evaluation of Motor Skills, Balance, Dual Task, and Social Adaptation in Individuals with Autism

Evaluation of Motor Skills, Balance, Dual Task, and Social Adaptation in Individuals with Autism

The aim of our study is to evaluate motor skills balance, dual task and social adaptation skills in individuals with autism. Our study will be conducted in Bartın Lider Special Education and Rehabilitation Center after ethics committee approval. The sample number determined by power analysis will be included in the study. Socio-demographic characteristics (age, height, body weight, body mass index, education level, exercise and smoking habits, etc.) of the individuals who voluntarily participated in the study will be obtained. The individuals participating in the study will be divided into two groups as individuals with normal motor development and individuals with autism spectrum disorder and the same assessment scales will be used. These assessment scales are TUG, 10 meter walking test, Vineland Adaptive Adaptation Scale, Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Competence Test. According to the evaluation results, motor skills, functional balance, dual task and social adaptation skills of individuals with autism will be compared with individuals with normal motor development.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being diagnosed with ASD by a physician
• Children are receiving education in a special education and rehabilitation center
• No vision problems
• Ability to receive and execute commands
• No cognitive problems
• No walking problems

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with concomitant secondary diseases
• Individuals who have undergone surgery in the last six months