Motor Coordination Assessment in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Motor difficulties are commonly reported in autistic individuals, but they are not currently part of the diagnostic criteria. A better understanding of how motor impairments are assessed in this population is critical to inform clinical practice and intervention. This systematic review aims to evaluate the existing literature on motor skill assessment in autistic children and adolescents, focusing specifically on studies that employed standardized and validated clinical motor assessment tools. Methods: Registered on PROSPERO (CRD42025637880), a systematic search was conducted on PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science until 31 December 2024. The review includes: (a) studies published in peer-reviewed journals; (b) randomized controlled trials (RCTs)

SUBMITTER: Piccolo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12428302 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature