Does Movement Help Autistic Children Learn? What the Research Tells Us

• By: Dr. Kirti Gandhi, OTD, OTR/L Tovie
• October 23rd, 2026
• autism research, executive functioning, movement and learning, neurodivergent children, occupational therapy, physical activity, self-regulation, sensory-motor activities
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"Sit still, focus, pay attention." We hear these familiar reminders at home, in the classroom, during homework, and even at social gatherings. But does a child really need to sit still to learn? Could making room for movement help? For parents and educators supporting autistic and other...