Autism spectrum disorders Mental and Behavioural Disorders Pervasive developmental disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The children will be assessed as follows:
1. Physician (to confirm the diagnosis) using
1.1. The Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic interview (3DI)
1.2. Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)
2
Sponsors
King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) (Saudi Arabia)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Autism spectrum disorders with auditory sensory hypersensitivity
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Epilepsy 2. Cerebral palsy 3. Tuberous sclerosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reflection in sensory hypersensitivity, assessed at baseline. 3, 6 and 9 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Increased attention 2. Better hearing 3. Increased concentration Outcomes assessed at baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months, using the following tools: 1. Parent Questionnaire 2. Health Q!uestionnaire 3. ORCA diagnositic checklist 4. CARS 5. ATEC | — |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Outcome results
None listed