Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Growth and Development Disorders in Pediatrics

Of this study was to evaluate the balance and bilateral coordination skills of schooler children with autism pectrum disorders using a modified balance evaluation systems test (MBEStest) and bruininks oseretsky test of motor proficiency, second edition (Bot - 2) to determine the presence and degree of delay in their balance and bilateral coordination skills and to compare with normally developed children. Twenty two autism spectrum disorders children of both sexes were selected to participate in this study group (B) and were compared to sixty normally developed children of both sexes (group A). children ages in both groups ranged between 6 to 10 years. Children in the ASD group (B) had mild autistic features according to the childhood autism rating scale (CARS). They had a score ranged between 25 to 35 according to CARS scale. Balance and bilateral coordination skills were assessed for both groups. Each child in both groups was examined individually. The results of this study revealed a statistically significant difference in the measurement of both balance and bilateral coordination when compared that between both groups. From the obtained results of this study, it can be concluded that children with autism spectrum disorders had developmental delays in their balance and bilateral coordination skills in comparison to normally developed children

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