Autism Spectrum Disorder. Childhood autism
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Sensory Integration Treatment in intervention group will be done for 20 sessions during 10 weeks. SI is a sensory-motor treatment which therapist will select the intervention based on
Rehabilitation
Placebo
Sensory Integration Treatment in intervention group will be done for 20 sessions during 10 weeks. SI is a sensory-motor treatment which therapist will select the intervention based on client's respons
Control group includes autistic children who are not under any treatment when the study will be initiated and also will not receive any other during the research period.
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Islamic Azad University - Tonekabon Branch
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
8 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion: 8-12 years old; diagnosis of Autism by Psychiatrist based on DSM IV; no other treatment; Exclusion: Other neurological disorder such as cerebral palsy; seizure; metabolic disorder; change in drugs during the intervention;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Social Interaction. Timepoint: Pre- intervention and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: ADI- R Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Communication problems and stereotyped behaviors. Timepoint: Pre- intervention and 10 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: ADI- R Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMojtaba Soltanlou
University of Tabriz
Outcome results
None listed