It is common for Autistic people to have an unusual gait. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a neurological trait, so each person's myriad of effects usually are centered in the nervous system. Coordination of balance and walking or running is often affected to some degree. Toe walking is a common one. Reason: sensory processing differences due to Autism. They feel less "touch" and so are not aware of where their limbs are in space time as they walk. Or their feet are so sensitive that walking on their toes is their way or lowering the "touch" from their feet.
Autism affects balance and gait. These abilities are both traced back to the same part of the brain, the cerebellum. In autistic people, the cerebellum is generally smaller and less developed than in a typically developing brain, which matches the stereotype of many autistic people being sort of clumsy.
Yes, it's a fairly common known effect. ASD is a neurological trait, so each person's myriad of effects usually are centered in the nervous system. Coordination of balance and walking or running is often affected to some degree.
