The effects of motor skills on depth perception error and balance performance of autistic children
Oral Presentation , Page 42-42 (1)
Paper ID : 1248-SPORTCONGR
Authors
1Ph.D. Student of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sports science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2Full Professor Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sports science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Due to the increasing prevalence of autism disorders, motor problems, and the importance of motor coordination in performing daily activities of children with autism, lack of studies on motor skills disorders in these people, and lack of study of the effectiveness of motor exercises on reducing stereotyped movements in children with autism. Therefore, the aim of this study was to The Effects of motor skills on Depth Perception Error and Balance performance of autistic children.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 20 children with autism disorder were selected by convenience sampling method from Khomein Mandegar Autism Rehabilitation Center. Then, the subjects were randomly divided into two groups: control (n=10, mean age: 11 ±3.15 year, mean height: 120±38.98 cm and mean weight: 39±17.48 kg) and experimental (n=10, mean age: 10±9.2 year, mean height: 119±7.34 cm, mean weight: 37±84.8 kg). The experimental group received 15 sessions, 40 minutes each session, three sessions per week of fine motor skills training, and the control group performed their daily activities during this period. Before and after motor skills, balance performance, and depth error perception were measured. Data were analyzed by the Leven test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and multivariate variance at the significance level of P<0.01.
Results: The results showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in reducing Depth Perception Error; this reduction was more in the experimental group than the control group (P<0.001). Also, a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in Increase Balance performance; this Increase was more in the experimental group than the control group (P=0.033).
Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that a period of fine motor skills training can lead to better therapeutic results, reduce Depth Perception Error, and Increase Balance performance.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 20 children with autism disorder were selected by convenience sampling method from Khomein Mandegar Autism Rehabilitation Center. Then, the subjects were randomly divided into two groups: control (n=10, mean age: 11 ±3.15 year, mean height: 120±38.98 cm and mean weight: 39±17.48 kg) and experimental (n=10, mean age: 10±9.2 year, mean height: 119±7.34 cm, mean weight: 37±84.8 kg). The experimental group received 15 sessions, 40 minutes each session, three sessions per week of fine motor skills training, and the control group performed their daily activities during this period. Before and after motor skills, balance performance, and depth error perception were measured. Data were analyzed by the Leven test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and multivariate variance at the significance level of P<0.01.
Results: The results showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in reducing Depth Perception Error; this reduction was more in the experimental group than the control group (P<0.001). Also, a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in Increase Balance performance; this Increase was more in the experimental group than the control group (P=0.033).
Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that a period of fine motor skills training can lead to better therapeutic results, reduce Depth Perception Error, and Increase Balance performance.
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