Effectiveness of Fine Motor Training in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly associated with deficits in fine motor performance, affecting handwriting, grasping, object manipulation, and activities of daily living. Fine motor impairments may interfere with academic readiness and occupational performance in children with ASD. (1,2,3) The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of fine motor training on fine motor skills in children with ASD aged 3–8 years using the Bruininks–Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition (BOT-2). (4) A pre-experimental study design was used with 30 children diagnosed with ASD selected through convenience sampling. Pre-test assessment was conducted using BOT-2 fine motor subtests. Participants underwent structured fine motor intervention sessions for a specified duration, followed by post-test assessment. The obtained data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study are expected to demonstrate improvement in fine motor proficiency following intervention. The study highlights the importance of occupational therapy-based fine motor training for improving functional performance in children with ASD. (2,5)