@article{9feafe6f73ff4fca8acf0ceebb312a76,
title = "Autistic Children Use Less Efficient Goal-Directed Whole Body Movements Compared to Neurotypical Development",
abstract = "Autistic children have differences in their movements which impact their functional performance. Virtual-reality enables researchers to study movement in safe, engaging environments. We used motion-capture to measure how 7–13-year-old autistic and neurotypical children make whole-body movements in a virtual-reality task. Although children in both groups were successful, we observed differences in their movements. Autistic children were less efficient moving to the target. Autistic children did not appear to use a movement strategy. While neurotypical children were more likely to overshoot near targets and undershoot far targets, autistic children did not modulate their strategy. Using kinematic data from tasks in virtual-reality, we can begin to understand the pattern of movement challenges experienced by autistic children.",
keywords = "Autism spectrum disorder, Balance, Kinematics, Motor skills, Movement, Postural control, Virtual reality",
author = "Fears, {Nicholas E.} and Templin, {Tylan N.} and Sherrod, {Gabriela M.} and Nicoleta Bugnariu and Patterson, {Rita M.} and Miller, {Haylie Lauren}",
note = "Funding Information: Out of respect for preferences expressed by many autistic self-advocates in our studies and in the community, we have chosen to use identity-first (rather than person-first) language throughout this manuscript. In doing so, it is not our intention to diminish or invalidate the preferences or perspectives of those who prefer person-first language. We continue to welcome feedback on ways that we can effectively partner with the autistic community to advocate for respect, acceptance, inclusion, and representation in research. The authors would also like to acknowledge our funding sources, National Science Foundation (SMA-1514495), National Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (KL2-TR001103, UL1-TR001105), and National Institute of Mental Health (K01-MH107774). Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.",
year = "2022",
doi = "10.1007/s10803-022-05523-0",
language = "English",
journal = "Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders",
issn = "0162-3257",
publisher = "Springer New York",
}