Art and theater arts prove to be extremely impactful in improving fine motor ... honor Autism Acceptance Month, Two River Theater is announcing its lineup of live events, resources and activities ...

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They also were about six months behind in their gross motor skills, including activities like running ... and more for children with autism. Incorporating fine and gross motor skill development ...

A new pilot study suggests that play-based, whole-body movement activities may help children with autism spectrum disorder ...

Children with autism sometimes have motor coordination issues that need to be addressed. There are two main types of motor functions: gross and fine ... OTs will build activities that offer ...

May 19 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say autistic boys treated with sensory-motor ... fine sandpaper, felt and sponges. Related Parents noticing toddler regressive behavior, check for autism NIH ...

Fine motor skills—used for eating, writing and buttoning clothing—may be a strong predictor for identifying whether children with autism are at risk for long-term language disabilities ...

MacDonald also found that the children with autism were nearly a year behind their typical peers in fine motor skills, such as holding a spoon or grasping a small toy. Interestingly, the lag in ...

Researchers have announced findings that provide evidence for reduced grasping and fine motor activity among six-month-old infants with an increased familial risk for autism spectrum disorders.