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<p>Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by repetitive and stereotyped behaviors, difficulties in communication, and delays in motor development. This study aimed to assess the reliability and objectivity of an instrument composed of motor tests to evaluate motor coordination in children with ASD, using the Motor Coordination Assessment Battery for Children with Autism (BACMA). The study involved the production, construction, validation, and evaluation of the instrument, including the measurement of intra- and inter-rater errors as a methodological parameter. The evaluation sample consisted of 31 children with ASD, aged 7 to 10 years. The results indicated that BACMA demonstrated high reliability (<i>r</i> = 0.94; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.0001) and objectivity (<i>r</i> = 0.91; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.0001), proving to be a precise and consistent tool for assessing motor coordination in children with ASD. The global coordination index (GCI), established using quartiles, allowed for the classification of children’s motor performance as Very Good, Good, Regular, or Insufficient. It is concluded that BACMA is a valuable tool for enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of motor performance assessments in children with ASD. Furthermore, it is expected that this battery of tests will contribute to qualitative improvements in the analysis of motor coordination in this population, serving as an important tool for professionals working in the field of human motor skills. This research also contributes to the development of more appropriate and personalized intervention strategies aimed at improving motor coordination and overall development in children with ASD.</p>

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Motor coordination assessment battery for children with autism

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    2025年8月6日

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  • Carlos Eduardo Lima Monteiro,
  • Fabrizio Di Masi,
  • Divaldo Martins de Souza,
  • Darlan Tavares dos Santos,
  • Gabriel Costa e Silva,
  • Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas

摘要

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by repetitive and stereotyped behaviors, difficulties in communication, and delays in motor development. This study aimed to assess the reliability and objectivity of an instrument composed of motor tests to evaluate motor coordination in children with ASD, using the Motor Coordination Assessment Battery for Children with Autism (BACMA). The study involved the production, construction, validation, and evaluation of the instrument, including the measurement of intra- and inter-rater errors as a methodological parameter. The evaluation sample consisted of 31 children with ASD, aged 7 to 10 years. The results indicated that BACMA demonstrated high reliability (r = 0.94; p < 0.0001) and objectivity (r = 0.91; p < 0.0001), proving to be a precise and consistent tool for assessing motor coordination in children with ASD. The global coordination index (GCI), established using quartiles, allowed for the classification of children’s motor performance as Very Good, Good, Regular, or Insufficient. It is concluded that BACMA is a valuable tool for enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of motor performance assessments in children with ASD. Furthermore, it is expected that this battery of tests will contribute to qualitative improvements in the analysis of motor coordination in this population, serving as an important tool for professionals working in the field of human motor skills. This research also contributes to the development of more appropriate and personalized intervention strategies aimed at improving motor coordination and overall development in children with ASD.