Pre- Post
Conditions
Interventions
6-week perceptual-motor training program
Control
Sponsors
self funding
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 7 and 13 years with a confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to DSM-5 criteria and GARS-2 scale scoring at Level 2 or Level 3 (requiring substantial or very substantial support). Both genders (male and female). No concurrent neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy, cerebral palsy, or genetic syndromes associated with motor impairment). Ability to participate in simple motor activities without requiring full physical assistance or supportive devices (independent ambulation and basic gross motor skills intact). No use of medications affecting balance, motor control, or social interaction (e.g., antipsychotics, stimulants, anticonvulsants, or benzodiazepines) in the past 3 months. Informed consent and written assent obtained from parents/legal guardians and, when possible, from the child (according to ethical guidelines for pediatric research).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of severe sensory impairments (uncorrected profound hearing loss or legal blindness). Concurrent participation in other interventional studies targeting motor or social skills. Recent orthopedic injuries or surgeries affecting mobility in the past 6 months. Intellectual disability (IQ < 70) with significant adaptive functioning deficits that prevent comprehension of simple instructions. History of aggressive behavior that poses safety risks during group activities.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postural control (NeuroCom posturography: COG changes in X/Y axes, equilibrium scores across 6 sensory conditions) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| social interaction (SRS-2 total score) | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactRozhin Golestani
shahid behshti SBU
Outcome results
None listed