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Motor difficulties in 16p11.2 copy number variation.

Proximal Deletion, Proximal Duplication,

All,

This study found that children and adults with a 16p11.2 deletion tend to have more difficulty with gross motor skills (like walking and balance), while those with a 16p11.2 duplication may struggle more with fine motor skills (like writing and using hands), which can help families and therapists tailor the right support.

Motor Coordination,