Studies show that toe walking is seen in 20% to 45% of children with autism, compared to only about 4.5% in children who are typically developing.

Businesses founded by University of Dundee entrepreneurs have been honoured with top prizes at a national awards ceremony.

Background: Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW) is present in children older than 3 years of age still walking on their toes without signs of neurological, orthopaedic or psychiatric diseases.