Health Condition 1: null- Autistic children with sensory abnormalities Health Condition 2: F808- Other developmental disorders of speech and language
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Home based sensory interventions plus standard therapy: Tactile - Brushing technique , Play dough , handling textures
Proprioceptive - Joint compression , Popping bubbles
Movement - Swi
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children between the age group of 3-12years with autistic spectrum disorder as per DSM â??V criteria along with CARS and those having sensory abnormalities as screened by short sensory profile 2 will be included in the study group 2. Parents who agreed for home based sensory intervention therapy with strict adherence to same and to refrain from initiation of any new treatments including medications during study period
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: i. Children with epileptic syndromes with language regression(LKS) ii. Children with features of ASD but having underlying structural(TS), neurometabolic or primary epilepsy as etiology iii. Children with uncontrolled seizures (seizures in the last 06 months) iv. Children whose parents do not give consent for the study v. Children for whom follow up would not be feasible
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Comparison of change in total score on 10 item Likert scale (as rated by parents) , in autistic children with sensory processing abnormalities (baseline versus 3 months) in the two groups .( Group A â?? Home based sensory interventions +Standard therapy , Group B- Standard therapy )Timepoint: Baseline and 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| CGAS at Baseline and 3 monthsTimepoint: Baseline and 3 months;PedsQL at baseline and 3 monthsTimepoint: Baseline and 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Hansashree P
Pediatric neurology
Outcome results
None listed