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Low muscle tone?

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Laurencb · 26/12/2019 09:05

Hi, sorry I wasn't sure where to post this!
Just a query really, my 5 year old ds was diagnosed with asd back in the summer. I've noticed he doesn't seem to have much muscle strength behind him, I mean I know he's only five lol but he struggles with things like piecing Lego together or pulling an xmas cracker there just seems to be nothing behind him ! Is this what would be classed as low muscle tone? Is it something that can be improved with exercise etc?

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Lara53 · 26/12/2019 14:04

Could be hyper mobile. My ASD niece and nephew both struggle with fine and gross motor skills. 1:1 swim lessons are helping

LRCG · 27/12/2019 09:37

Okay I will have a read into it. Thanks for replying

Nj200 · 28/12/2019 19:08

My ds1 has low muscle tone. He had 1:1 with physio, could be worth a try then also give you things to do at home to help

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