Development of coordination skills in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder
Authors:
1.
Lipetsk State Pedagogical University named after P.P. Semenov-Tyan-Shansky
2.
Lipetsk State Pedagogical University (Lipetsk Teachers Training University)
Type:
Article
Pages:
from 51
to 54
Status:
Published
Received:
01.02.2024
Accepted:
26.02.2024
Published:
10.12.2025
Subject area:
UDC 376.4
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
autism spectrum disorder, coordination skills, preschoolers, adaptive physical education
Abstract (English):
The article presents the results of an experimental implementation of a methodology aimed at improving the coordination abilities of preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder during adaptive physical activities. From the results obtained, we can conclude that there is a low level of motor coordination, motor clumsiness and the presence of muscle tension in children with autism, indicating disorders at all levels of motor development. The methodology for developing coordination in children with autism included adaptive physical education classes, inter-hemispheric gymnastics, vestibular gymnastics exercises performed on semi-spherical equipment with objects, coordination exercises on a specially designed curved wooden Owl board, and the Bilgou board using individually varied, competitive, and gaming methods. The study showed statistically significant results in tests measuring the ability to maintain static balance, spatial orientation, and response to a moving object.
The article presents the results of an experimental implementation of a methodology aimed at improving the coordination abilities of preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder during adaptive physical activities. From the results obtained, we can conclude that there is a low level of motor coordination, motor clumsiness and the presence of muscle tension in children with autism, indicating disorders at all levels of motor development. The methodology for developing coordination in children with autism included adaptive physical education classes, inter-hemispheric gymnastics, vestibular gymnastics exercises performed on semi-spherical equipment with objects, coordination exercises on a specially designed curved wooden Owl board, and the Bilgou board using individually varied, competitive, and gaming methods. The study showed statistically significant results in tests measuring the ability to maintain static balance, spatial orientation, and response to a moving object.
Keywords:
autism spectrum disorder, coordination skills, preschoolers, adaptive physical education
autism spectrum disorder, coordination skills, preschoolers, adaptive physical education
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