Table 1.

Types of Motor Deficits in ASD

Type	Key Features
Stereotypies	Part of core features of ASD Associated with lower IQ and may be marker for overall ASD severity
Motor Delays	Could represent an early indicator for the development of ASD Early oral motor skills and motor imitation may predict language acquisition
Gait	Wide range of abnormalities including toe-walking, ataxia, stiffness, foot movement, and postural abnormalities
Incoordination	Seen in upper body movements, gait, and postural control
Dyspraxia	Found to significantly correlate with social, communication and behavioral deficits