Possibilities and options of using MABC2 (Movement Assessment Battery for Children) in the group of preschool kids with autistic spectrum disorders.

The bachelor thesis deals with the diagnosis of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ADS) with motor development delays -using the MABC-2 test method and modifications of the test adapted to the target group - preschool children. The aim of this study was to describe if it is possible to diagnose motor development of preschool Children with autistic spectrum disorders with Movement Assessment Battery For Children - Second Edition. The theoretical part focuses on the characteristics of the autism spectrum disorder and its forms, introduces us to the symptoms pertaining to individual diagnoses and brings us to the awareness of the necessity of structured learning while achieving goals with children with autistic spectrum disorders. Next part included definitions of motor skills and introduction to the development of a preschool child. In the methodological part, research questions are defined together with the aim of this study. The other part of the methodology focuses mainly on the MABC-2 diagnostic tool and the choice of methods used in the practical part. In the research part there are presented individual case studies, description of the testing process and results