The relationship of the development of motor skills and socioeconomic status of family with BMI of children with autism disorder

The relationship of the development of motor skills and socioeconomic status of family with BMI of children with autism disorder


Abstract
This research investigates in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) the intricate interactions among motor skill development, socioeconomic background, and BMI. The results provide families, teachers, and legislators trying to improve the quality of life for children with autism insightful analysis.

Why Should This Research Count?
Children with autism run more danger of obesity, which affects their social well-being and physical health.
Though obesity and motor skill deficiencies are well-documented, little is known about how socioeconomic level affects these problems in children with ASD.
The aim of this research is to pinpoint important BMI determinants and provide doable plans to help families.

Important Investigative Topics
1. In children with autism, does motor skill level correlate with BMI?
2. In what ways could a child's BMI be influenced by their family's socioeconomic level?
3. Can socioeconomic variables and motor abilities help one forecast BMI?

Participants**: 68 autistic children from different socioeconomic origins, ranging in age from 6 to 13.
Diagnoses verified by psychiatrists; individuals had no notable comorbidities.
- Tools Applied:
Measures income, education, and housing quality using Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2nd Edition (MABC-2) Socioeconomic Status Questionnaire.
Standard height and weight measurements guide BMI Calculation.
Analyzes:
Mathematical techniques include linear regression and Pearson correlation.

What We Discovered1. Snapshot of Demographic Data
23% underweight, 31% overweight, 46% within the usual range: weight status
Socioeconomic Distribution:
Low-income 28%; middle-income 69%; high-income 3% households.
Level of motor skills:
-93% had poor motor ability.

Motor Skills & BMI: Strong negative relationships between fine motor skills, general motor skills, and motor competence and BMI revealed themselves.
Families with lesser socioeconomic level reported increased BMI in their children.

Three highlights of regression: 88% of BMI variation is predicted by motor skills and socioeconomic level.
Better socioeconomic level and improved motor ability match better BMI levels.

This Means
One of the difficulties facing families is limited availability to physical exercise and motor skill therapies resulting from budgetary restraints.
High medical expenses give urgent requirements first priority, therefore excluding the development of motor skills.
2. Possibilities for Behavior:
Structured motor skill development helps fight sedentary habits, thereby lowering obesity risks.
Programs run by communities and schools may assist close the disparity for low-income households.

Daily physical activities include walking, catching balls, or regimented fitness programs should be included into family routines.
Look for reasonably priced communal tools for improvement in motor skills.

Incorporate in classroom instruction motor skill development.
Staff should be taught to identify motor deficits and provide treatments.

Policymakers should fund children with ASD's motor rehabilitation programs and increase public awareness campaigns on the connection between obesity, physical exercise, and motor abilities.

Final Notes, The research emphasizes how social elements and motor abilities interact to determine how well children with autism fare in terms of health. Healthy living for these youngsters depends on cooperative efforts by families, teachers, and legislators.

Visual synopsis
Graph: BMIs' relationship with motor skill levels.
2. Infographic: BMI classifications and social class distribution
3. Table: Important BMI-predicting key regression findings.

References1. Memari et al. 2012. Weight Situation in Iranian Children Having Autism.
2. D'Hondt et al. (2008). Motor Skills Development in Obese Children
Henderson et al. 2007 Children's Movement Assessments Battery 2

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