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AUCD: Poster Symposium 4C: Clinical Service, Health, Wellness: Toe Walking: Intervention for Children with ASD

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Presenter

Sandra Heimerl, DPT, LEND Director
Center for Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Description

Toe-walking occurs in the general population though the incidence of toe-walking is more prevalent in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It often impacts a child's gait and function and result in joint contractures. Despite a 20% toe-walking prevalence in children with ASD, there are no published intervention studies. Research results of the effectiveness of conservative management using casting and ankle foot orthoses will be presented.

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