Season 4: Review - Evaluating Serial Casting and AFOs for Toe Walking in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Thanks for joining today for another episode of Pushing Pediatrics. Today Sara and Sheila will be reviewing an article you can find below in the show notes on the effectiveness of serial casting and ankle foot orthosis for toe walking children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We will be discussing the methodology, results, and implications for practice as Pediatric Physical Therapists. Our intent for this review is to provide some actionable insights for practicing PTs but also to cover some board exam prep as this is a newer article that could be testable material. We hope you find today’s episode helpful!  “Barkocy M, Schilz J, Heimerl S, Chee M, Valdez M, Redmond K. The Effectiveness of Serial Casting and Ankle Foot Orthoses in Treating Toe Walking in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2021;33(2):83-90. doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000784” Resources discussed in today’s episode can be found on our website Use code PUSHINGPEDS for $150 off your Medbridge subscription!  Check out our website, and subscribe for our subscription only episodes Follow us on InstagramThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.