Title |
Reaching and Grasping in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Recent Literature
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Published in |
Frontiers in Neurology, January 2014
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DOI | 10.3389/fneur.2014.00006 |
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Authors |
Lori-Ann R. Sacrey, Tamara Germani, Susan E. Bryson, Lonnie Zwaigenbaum |
Abstract |
Impairments in motor functioning, which, until recently, have rarely been a primary focus in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research, may play a key role in the early expression of biological vulnerability and be associated with key social-communication deficits. This review summarizes current knowledge of motor behavior in ASD, focusing specifically on reaching and grasping. Convergent data across the lifespan indicate that impairments to reaching and grasping emerge early in life, affect the planning and execution of motor programs, and may be impacted by additional impairments to sensory control of motor behavior. The relationship between motor impairments and diagnostic outcomes will be discussed. |
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Switzerland | 1 | 100% |
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Members of the public | 1 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
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United States | 2 | 1% |
United Kingdom | 2 | 1% |
France | 1 | <1% |
Japan | 1 | <1% |
Belgium | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 188 | 96% |
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Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Ph. D. Student | 36 | 18% |
Researcher | 32 | 16% |
Student > Master | 27 | 14% |
Student > Bachelor | 16 | 8% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 13 | 7% |
Other | 34 | 17% |
Unknown | 37 | 19% |
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Psychology | 56 | 29% |
Neuroscience | 19 | 10% |
Social Sciences | 15 | 8% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 11 | 6% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 9 | 5% |
Other | 35 | 18% |
Unknown | 50 | 26% |