Motor skills problem among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Randomization of participants will be conducted using randomization.com, with stratification by age (6–10 years), ASD severity (GARS-3) and gender. Group allocation will be handled by an independent r
Sponsors
National University of Malaysia
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 10 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 6 to 10 years 2. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) of mild to moderate severity, based on the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale – Third Edition (GARS-3) 3. Exhibiting motor difficulties, as assessed by the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency – Second Edition (BOT-2) 4. Parent or legal guardian able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of other neurological or developmental conditions such as epilepsy, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or cerebral palsy 2. Physical disabilities resulting from head injuries or other acquired conditions that interfere with participation in motor-based interventions 3. Currently involved in another clinical trial or intensive motor-based programme 4. Unstable medical condition or recent changes in medical treatment that may affect participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Motor skills measured using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency – Second Edition (BOT-2) at baseline at Week 0 and again post-intervention at approximately Week 12 with a permissible window of up to one week after the intervention ends | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following secondary outcome measures will be assessed at baseline (Week 0) and after the 12-week intervention period (Week 12) with a permissible window of up to one week after the intervention ends: 1. Autism symptom severity will be measured using the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale – Third Edition (GARS-3) 2. Physical activity level will be assessed using the parent-reported Godin-Shephard Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ) 3. Behavioural problems will be measured using the parent-reported Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) 4. Health-related quality of life will be evaluated using the parent-reported Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) | — |
Countries
Malaysia
Contacts
Public ContactNazurah;Mahadir Alwi;Ahmad
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Outcome results
None listed