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

Many parents wonder how everyday responsibilities can support their child’s physical development at home. Household chores ...

"Past research shows that in children with autism, those with better ... "Incorporating movement-based activities even when we're working on fine motor skills contributes to enhancing engagement ...

“Past research shows that in children with autism, those with better executive functioning ... “Incorporating movement-based activities even when we’re working on fine motor skills contributes to ...

Hornbeck suggests that parents look for opportunities to challenge their children and insert fine motor activities into daily tasks. Cut coupons or cook together, look for stones on the way to ...

In modern times, children's fine motor skills have declined and seemingly simple everyday activities such as handwriting, tying shoelaces or eating with a knife and fork may prove to be challenging ...

Here, take a look at how physical activities benefit people with autism. Engaging in physical activities helps improve gross and fine motor skills. Activities such as playing catch, swimming or even ...

Fine motor issues ... Narrowed interests: Children with autism sometimes get very interested in particular activities or things, like maps or ceiling fans. Their interest might even seem obsessive.