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UTEP Study Examines Movement in Children with Autism

Researcher(s) Keywords:

  1. Motion capture
  2. Lower Extremity function
  3. Locomotion
  4. Jumping/Landing
  5. Biomechanics
  6. Autism Spectrum Disorder

Featured Researcher(s):

Eggleston, Jeffrey
College: Health Sciences
Department: Kinesiology
UTEP Study Examines Movement in Children with Autism
Date: April 30, 2021



Walking, jumping rope or throwing a ball can be difficult to do for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). More than 80% of children with the disorder have gross motor skill impairments, such as problems with balance and coordination, which can interfere with their communication and social interactions.


Full story: [ Link to University Communications ]