Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
ASD, Early intervention, Development
Brief summary
This study explores the effectiveness of two intervention programs: Long-distance developmental behavioral intervention and developmental behavioral interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder or multiple developmental delays.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALLong-distance developmental behavioral intervention
Long-distance learning program combined parent-mediated developmental behavioral intervention
BEHAVIORALDevelopmental behavioral intervention
Parent-mediated developmental behavioral intervention
Sponsors
National Taiwan University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Months to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Child's age between 30-84 months old. * Children have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or multiple developmental delays. * Children without physical disabilities or major health problems, such as congenital limb defects. * One of the fathers or mothers involved in the study shall be the primary caregiver of the child. * The father or mother participating in the study has at least 9 education years and can read and understand Chinese. * The father or mother participating in the study is willing to allow the child to undergo a comprehensive development assessment and is willing to video during the training process.
Exclusion criteria
* Absence of chromosome abnormalities, congenital anomalies, and major neurological or sensory impairments or disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy, microcephalus, macrocephalus, severe brain damage, uncorrected vision, or hearing loss).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition | 3 months | measurement of multiple fine and gross motor functions |
| Movement Assessment Battery for Children | 3 months | measurement of child's motor coordination |
| 3D Gait Assessment Foot-worn Inertial Sensor | 3 months | measurement of gait performance |
| The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule | 3 months | measurement of autism status and severity level |
| Child Behavior Checklist Ages 1.5-5 | 3 months | measurement of child's behavioral syndrome and problems |
| Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory | 3 months | measurement of child's daily living function |
| Mullen Scale of Early Learning | 3 months | measurement of child's cognitive and motor development |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Parenting Sense of Competence Scale | 3 months | measurement of the parent's self-efficacy and satisfaction as being parents |
| Parenting Stress Index | 3 months | measurement of parenting stress for parents |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Primary ContactYen-Tzu Wu, PhD
Outcome results
None listed