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Published on in Vol 15 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/113321, first published .
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Authors’ Reply: Accelerometer-Based Step Counts May Be Confounded by Repetitive Motor Behaviors in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors’ Reply: Accelerometer-Based Step Counts May Be Confounded by Repetitive Motor Behaviors in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Annabel Nunez-Gaunaurd   1 * , PT, PhD ;   Melissa M Tovin   2 * , PT, PhD ;   Melissa Hale   3 * , PhD ;   Tan Li   4 , PhD ;   Anjana Bhat   5 , PT, PhD

1 Department of Physical Therapy, Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States

2 Department of Physical Therapy, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States

3 Child and Family Services, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States

4 Biostatistics, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States

5 Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States

*these authors contributed equally

Corresponding Author:

  • Annabel Nunez-Gaunaurd, PT, PhD
  • Department of Physical Therapy
  • Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Florida International University
  • 11200 SW 8th St, AHC3-424
  • Miami, FL 33199
  • United States
  • Phone: 1 305-348-2265
  • Email: annnunez@fiu.edu