The effect of CO-OP approach on occupational and motor performances in children with Autism spectrum disorder

The effect of the "cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance" (CO-OP) approach on occupational and motor performances in 7-12 year old children with Autism spectrum disorder

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20260207068781N1

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-15

Start date

2026-04-09

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Children with high-functioning Autism Spectrum disorder. Autistic disorder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group: In addition to receiving routine treatment, children in the intervention group will receive an intervention based on the Cognitive Orientation t

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

7 Years to 12 Months

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children must be between the ages of 7 and 12. Having high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (based on the ASSQ questionnaire) and a diagnosis from a pediatric psychiatrist. Have the ability to communicate verbally in Persian. An IQ greater than or equal to 70 (based on the WISC Children's Test or its equivalent in the medical record). No intellectual disability or progressive neurological disorders. Completion of informed consent by the child or parent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness of the child or parent to continue participation at any stage prior to randomization.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Comparison of occupational performance scores in children with Autism spectrum disorder. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test). Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.;Comparing satisfaction with occupational performance of children with Autism spectrum disorder. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test). Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.;Comparison of motor skills scores of children with Autism spectrum disorder. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test). Method of measurement: Bruininks-Oseretsky Test Of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition.	—

Measure

Time frame

Comparison of occupational performance scores in children with Autism spectrum disorder. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test). Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.;Comparing satisfaction with occupational performance of children with Autism spectrum disorder. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test). Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.;Comparison of motor skills scores of children with Autism spectrum disorder. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test). Method of measurement: Bruininks-Oseretsky Test Of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSeifolah Jahantabi Nejad

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

jahantabi-s@ajums.ac.ir+98 61 3333 7352

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026