Postural Stability, Motor Skills, and Repetitive Behavoirs in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Postural stability is believed to be a prerequisite for the performance of mature patterns of fundamental motor skills. It has been reported that the development of postural stability is delayed among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); further, it may never reach mature levels [1]. Individuals with ASD also commonly exhibit poor motor skills when compared to typically developing peers [2]. Recent comparisons of postural stability in children and adults with ASD have indicated postural stability and motor skill difficulties may not be uniform across individuals with ASD [3]. At present it is not clear how postural stability and motor skill deficits may be related to ASD severity.