Autism. Autism spectrum disorder without disorder of intellectual development and with mild or no impairment of functional language
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants receive The Listening Program (TLP) music therapy protocol. The intervention consists of listening to acoustically modified classical music through sta
Sponsors
University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1 based on DSM-5 criteria by a qualified psychiatrist, and obtaining a score within the range corresponding to Level 1 on the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, Third Edition (GARS-3). Age range: 8–12 years. Hearing within the normal range based on recent audiometric examination. Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians. No receipt of music therapy or structured auditory training protocols within the past 24 months. Absence of severe neurological disorders or active seizures, as well as the absence of comorbid conditions such as ADHD. No use of attention-stimulating medications at the time of study entry.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Uncontrolled epilepsy or active seizures within the past six months, or occurrence of seizures during the study period. Initiation or change in dosage of medications affecting attention during the study period. Comorbid severe psychiatric disorders or severe intellectual disability, and any unforeseen medical condition as determined by the investigator/attending physician that would interfere with the implementation of the intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Attentional Functions. Timepoint: Before the interventionAfter the intervention3 months after the end of the course. Method of measurement: Integrated Visual and Auditory Continuous Performance Test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Executive Functions. Timepoint: Before the interventionAfter the intervention3 months after the end of the course. Method of measurement: Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactGolnaz Ahmadi
University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences
Outcome results
None listed