The effects of sensory integration therapy on daily living skills in children with autism

Effects of sensory integration therapy on daily living skills and treatment adherence in children with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled mixed-methods study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN10461800

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-10

Start date

2026-02-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Intervention (Experimental Group): Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT) program will be applied. The intervention period is 8 weeks, with 45-minute sessions twice a week. The aim of the therapy is to imp

no additional sensory integration intervention will be applied.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

4 Years to 10 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 4–10 years 2. Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (DSM-5) confirmed by a child psychiatrist or documented ongoing diagnostic process 3. Planned continuation at the current educational institution throughout the study period 4. Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian, and age-appropriate assent from the child

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Being in the process of receiving sensory integration therapy or having participated in a systematic SIT program in the past 2. Lack of consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Countries

Cyprus

Contacts

Public ContactNilgün;Hülya Sarp;Senol

;

nilgun.sarp@kstu.edu.tr;hulya.senol@kstu.edu.tr+90 (0)5338305995;+90 (0)5338698315

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026