Literature Review Study: Gymnastics as an Approach to Improving Gross Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Dyah Mustika Trisnaeni

  Universitas Negeri Malang

• Yustina Dwi Agustin

  Universitas Negeri Malang

• Yunita Dianasari

  Autism Laboratory Special School, Universitas Negeri Malang

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit distinctive characteristics such as impaired sensory processing, difficulties in motor coordination, and stereotyped behaviors. Motor coordination impairments caused by vestibular and neuroceptive dysfunctions often result in lower motor skills compared to typically developing children, leading to reduced independence and reliance on others. Therefore, providing motor skill training is essential to support their overall development. Rhythmic gymnastics offers various benefits for children with diverse characteristics and can be easily implemented in school settings, making it a popular subject of study and development. This article reviews previous research on rhythmic gymnastics for children with ASD through a systematic literature review method. Overall, the findings indicate that rhythmic gymnastics combined with music can effectively enhance the motor skills of children with ASD.

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