Autism spectrum disorder. A type of neurodevelopmental disorder with problems in social interactions and limited and repetitive behaviors and interests
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the intervention group, the first step is to install the app on the caregiver's smart phone and teach how to use it. In this training, the caregiver is asked to
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having an ASD diagnosis by a child psychiatrist The severity of autism according to the GARS-3 test is level 1 or 2 Being a child in the age range of 5 to 12 years According to COPM, difficulty in performing at least three self-care activities is among the main complaints of the family about the child Participating in occupational therapy sessions so that self-care goals are pursued by the occupational therapist through common interventions. Ability to pay attention to images or videos on the screen for at least five minutes based on parent report Obtaining a score above 16 in MIS in order to have the minimum imitation ability necessary to use VM Not having behavioral issues in the child based on the child symptom inventory version 4 (CSI-4) with the subscales of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder (ADHD, ODD, CD) The ability to read and write in parents of children Having an android-based smartphone
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Existence of seizures and severe medical problems in the child based on the medical record or as reported by the parents Implementation of self-care intervention through VM in the child's current treatment plan Having a physical problem in the main caregiver
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-care performance. Timepoint: before intervention, immediately after the intervention, and one month after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Activities of Daily Living Inventory for Children with Disabilities (ADLIC-D); Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM); Goal Attainment Scale (GAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Family functioning in rehabilitation. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, one month after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: (FFQR) Family Functioning Questionnaire in Rehabilitation.;Depression, anxiety, and stress of parents of children. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, one month after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Depression, anxiety, stress sacle-42 items (DASS-42). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSamane Zohrabi
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed