Autism spectrum disorder. Childhood autism
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Experimental group (stepping exercises with light board)Exercises are performed on a rectangular light matrix with dimensions of 120 x 240 cm, which is divided into 32 squares of 3
Sponsors
The University of Isfahan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
7 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Autistic children with an age range of 7 to 12 years Not having a physical prohibition No other diseases and developmental disorders except autism Lack of regular physical activity for several months prior to the intervention Completing the informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not completing the research tests in the pre-test and post-test Not attending 25% of intervention sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of static balance scores according to the measurements obtained with the foot scan device as a result of training with stepping patterns with a light table. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and six weeks (42 days) after the start of the exercises (after the start of the intervention). Method of measurement: Foot scanning device made in Belgium.;Improvement of dynamic balance scores according to the measurements obtained with the heel-toe walking test as a result of training with stepping patterns with a light table. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and six weeks (42 days) after the start of the exercises (after the start of the intervention). Method of measurement: The heel-toe walking test.;Improving the scores of autism symptoms according to the measurements obtained with the Gars 2 questionnaire as a result of practicing with stepping patterns with a light table. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and six weeks (42 days) after the start of the exercises (after the start of the intervention). Method of measurement: GARS-2.;Improving the level of cortisol hormones according to the measurements obtained through blood sampling and laboratory analysis as a result of training with stepping patterns with a light table. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and six weeks (42 days) after the start of the exercises (after the start of the intervention). Method of measurement: Relevant laboratory kit.;Improving the level of sleep quality according to the measurements obtained through the sleep quality questionnaire as a result of training with stepping patterns with a light table. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and six weeks (42 days) after the start of the exercises (after the start of the intervention). Method of measurement: Sleep qu | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSaeed Sadeghi
The University of Isfahan
Outcome results
None listed