In this review: Fewer children with autism spectrum disorder with motor challenges receive physical and recreational therapies compared to standard therapies: A SPARK data set analysis (Autism, abstract only available for free)
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Study: Rates of Physical Therapy Low for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
An analysis of more than 13,000 children with ASD reveals an "unmet need," even among those with high levels of motor impairment.
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