Physical Education and Development of Locomotion and Gross Motor Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Movement abnormalities are a common problem in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which affect their fine and gross motor skills, locomotion, eye movements, along ability to conduct more complex movement types. The purpose of this study was determine whether regular exercises physical education classes using the Test Gross Motor Development Second Edition (TGMD-2) improve overall performance ASD eliminate occurrence abnormalities. Twenty aged 5–10 years (M ± SD; 7.51 1.58 years) who were diagnosed participated research. TGMD-2 training program applied for period 8 weeks frequency setting two times week duration 30 min under guidance teacher. Group A exercised according instructions, while B control group, then vice versa. rest between 13 weeks. research results indicate that use develop contributed significant development locomotion skills. In both groups B, we noted an improvement (p < 0.01) skills 0.01). demonstrated gains experimental periods 0.001) 0.001). During 13-week exercises, found decrease level group A, 0.01), deterioration terms total score 0.05). Regular intervention is very important ASD; otherwise, can drop significantly. Therefore, recommend implementing as part supporting routine healthy habits children.