Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
Autism, Augmented Reality, Social communication
Brief summary
The study aims to determine the effects augmented reality game-based training on social communication of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Detailed description
Augmented Reality allows children to see a representation of imaginary content and pretend play overlaid on the real-world environment. Today, technology can be a safe and motivating way of engaging children with autism in social interaction activities. Current research in therapeutic technology for autism is aimed toward improving behavior and psychomotor activities that impact social communication. The aim of this research project is to help teachers, parents, practitioners, and researchers to understand the unique strengths of their children with autism along with technology based educational and therapeutic activities for home and classroom.
Interventions
OTHERAugmented Reality based games
Games of Wonder Tree Augmented Reality
OTHERTraditional therapy
Traditional therapy based on play activities utilizing blocks, colors, Velcro-based toys.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Participants diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the age range of 5-12 years at verbal imitation and 1-step command following.
Exclusion criteria
* Sensory issues and patients on medication.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Social Responsiveness Scale | After 8 weeks | The Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2) measures social ability of children to adults. It is used primarily with individuals on the autism spectrum, family members of individuals on the autism spectrum, and others who have social impairments. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed