Author/Authors :
Memari, Amir Hossein Sports Medicine Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , Ghanouni, Parisa Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy - Faculty of Medicine - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada , Shayestehfar, Monir Sports Medicine Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , Ghaheri, Banafsheh Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - University of Tehran, Tehran, IR Iran
Abstract :
Context: Motor impairments in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been frequently reported. In this review, we narrow
our focus on postural control impairments to summarize current literature for patterns, underlying mechanisms, and determinants of
posture in this population. Evidence Acquisition: A literature search was conducted through Medline, ISI web of Knowledge, Scopus and Google Scholar to include
studies between 1992 and February 2013. Results: Individuals with ASD have problems in maintaining postural control in infancy that well persists into later years. However, the
patterns and underlying mechanisms are still unclear. Conclusions: Examining postural control as an endophenotype or early diagnostic marker of autism is a conceptual premise which
should be considered in future investigations. At the end of the review, methodological recommendations on the assessment of postural
control have also been provided.
