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Do physical problems coincide with Autism?

AnneMargaret

I think i read, possibly on here possibly not, a while ago that walking problems can sometimes be believed to be related to Autism.

Does anyone know anything or can anyone elaborate?

I have extremely lax joints and ever such slight walking problems - i walk slightly off balance, we have just found out one leg is shorter than the other possibly from an operation but my legs are out of line and i am getting pains in my knees, hips and back. My feet roll badly inwards and i have had physio off and on for about 10years. Because my joints are so lax my ankles/legs cannot support my feet.

Everything is going wrong physically at the minute.

Does anyone know anything?

Thanks. Anne.

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  • Hey Anne, 

    My son is diagnosed with ASD.  Yes is the answer to your question.  He has hyper mobility (lax joints) and his muscles have to work harder to support his joints.  He also has poor muscle tone this coupled with sensory issues such as priopreception, etc makes walking tiresome and difficult.  I hope this helps

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  • Hey Anne, 

    My son is diagnosed with ASD.  Yes is the answer to your question.  He has hyper mobility (lax joints) and his muscles have to work harder to support his joints.  He also has poor muscle tone this coupled with sensory issues such as priopreception, etc makes walking tiresome and difficult.  I hope this helps

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