Saturday 19/July/2025 – 04:11 am
When talking about autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities, repeated behaviors or difficulties in communication are often come to mind, but new research reveals a new dimension in the early detection of this disorder, which is the way to walk, according to what was published in the New York Post.
Scientific studies have found that some unusual movement patterns may be an early signs of autism in children, and may appear at an early age between 12 and 18 months, and sometimes even before.
Signs of your walking way may reveal your autism
Walking on the tips of the toes, this behavior is a striking signs, especially if it continues after the age of three, and statistics indicate that one in ten children with autism walk on the tips of his fingers frequently, compared to a much lower percentage in non -affected children.
Deviation of the direction of the feet inside or outside while walking, one or both feet tend to be clearly tolerated to the inside or outside, it may be a sign of an evolutionary nervous state.
Unconventional walking patterns, these patterns include shorter steps, a larger dimension between the feet, and the foot on the ground for a longer period, along with a general slow walk and move the top of the body more than normal.
What is the reason behind these differences?
Researchers from the Australian University of Monash believe that these patterns may be due to differences in the development of the brain, specifically in areas such as the “cerebellum” and the “base contract” responsible for coordinating movement and balance.
Also, some sensory hypersensitivity to the texture of the earth or shoes, and the weakness of the muscles in others, may have a direct effect on the way of walking.
Towards a faster diagnosis thanks to artificial intelligence
Scientists from the universities of North Illinois and South Illinois in Edwardzville seek to “develop an artificial intelligence application capable of analyzing the method of walking children through short videos, with an accuracy of 80% in predicting the presence of signs of autism.
This innovation is a spark of hope for many families, as early diagnosis opens the door to rapid intervention, which reduces the challenges that the child faces in the future.
