toe walking in children with autism

[estherderu]

Dear Wullie,

This is an interesting question that I have been busy looking into from another perspective.

In the last weeks two papers have been published about sensory processing and toewalking and the processing of sensory information in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

1. Abstract | Idiopathic toe walking and sensory processing dysfunction article on Idiopathic toe walking and sensory processing dysfunction in the online Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2010, 3:16doi:10.1186/1757-1146-3-16


2. Autism linked to multisensory integration
A new study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has provided concrete evidence that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) process sensory information such as sound, touch and vision differently than typically developing children.

The thought has crossed my mind that the reason why children (not only those with autisme) toewalk could possibly be because of a need to "stimulate" their own sensory systems.

I would like to hear what others think about this idea.

Esther

[shruti]

i agree with you, since these kids have behavioural crisis,many of them are hyperactive and have attention deficits, which makes them overactive and hence to receive early sensory stimulations they tend to walk in this manner and since they have attention deficits it becomes difficult to mend their gait pattern..........
people, kindly share ur views or if wana rectify mine and enlighten me with sum better concepts,ur most welcome!!!

[estherderu]

dear Shruti,

I have not found any literature to back up this idea. Have you?

Esther

[illuminatidinesh]

As for whether there is a sensory integration issue at play here I feel it is imperative that we all realize the brain is a sensory driven organ. Without afferent input there is no efferent response.

Exactly my view too...... There is saying about the Nervous system" We know a lot today, understand very little".
I like to present some research evidence on this, will post as soon as possible.

[steffen-dt]

I like to present some research evidence on this, will post as soon as possible.

I would be also interested in any research results in this field. Please keep us updated.
Additional Comment I forgot:

I like to present some research evidence on this, will post as soon as possible.

I would be also interested in any research results in this field. Please keep us updated.