Teen And Physical Therapist–Motor Skill Issues That Surface With Asperger’s (Video)
Written by SAPL on October 2nd, 2018 in Children and Adolescents.
Children with Asperger’s have been noted to sometimes have issues with motor skills and coordination. This isn’t just a curse that prevents them from becoming NHL champions, it can sometimes leave them unable to do simple things the rest of the world takes for granted—like tying one’s shoes.
This clip posted on Parent Talk demonstrates an Asperger teen who has undergone physical therapy to improve his motor skills for several years showing off the art of tying shoes–a lot harder than you might think.
Interestingly, this also hits on another adolescent milestone–maintaining a job.
The kid discusses how his position bagging items at the grocery store has helped him improve his coordination–and also improved his customer’s chances of reaching their vehicles before the sacks bursts from one can too many.
It’s not just Aspergers who could benefit from a few tips on this skill.
According to the physical therapist in this video, part of improving coordination with physical therapy for those with Asperger’s is developing routines that allow them to move from fine motor activities to gross motor activities and vice versa.
