Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
aquatic therapy, hydrotherapy
Brief summary
To compare the efficacy of one-on-one versus group-based aquatic therapy on the social interactions, behaviors and physical activities of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
Interventions
Swim Whisperer's Aquatic Therapy Sessions
Sponsors
Sloan W. Rush, MD
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Eligibility criteria: * DSM-V diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or DSM-IV diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome or high functioning atypical autism or pervasive development disorder - not otherwise specified or else the typical clinical findings and suspicion of an ASD * Treatment naïve to prior aquatic therapy
Exclusion criteria
* Not willing to undergo an investigational treatment * Unable to cooperate well enough to safely participate in aquatic therapy under the protocol guidelines * Known allergies to pool chemicals * Other significant co-morbidities which may include (but is not limited to): severe cerebral palsy with low motor function, advanced pulmonary disease, home oxygen requirement, spina bifida with low motor function, permanent feeding tubes, poorly controlled seizure disorder, chronic indwelling urinary catheters or any condition causing severe cognitive impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in PedsQL Score | Baseline and 10 weeks after intervention | Survey |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed