Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of Physical Activity Program (PAP) on psychomotor and psychosocial characteristics of autistic children.
Detailed description
The research group consisted of a total of 40 participants, 20 in the control group (CG) and 20 in the experimental group (EG), aged between 8-12 years. EG participated in the PAP for 60 minutes a day, 3 days a week for 10 weeks. Gilliam Autistic Disorder Rating Scale-2, Bruininks-Oseretsky motor competence test-2 short form (BOT-2 SF), Eurofit Test Battery, Pediatric Quality of Life Form and Social Skills Rating System Parent Form were used in the study.
Interventions
OTHERPhysical Activity
PAP was prepared for psychomotor (motor skills and physical fitness) and psychosocial (social skills and daily living skills) development areas based on the pre-test items of the data collection tools.
Sponsors
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Recognized ASD * Between 8 and 12 years of age * Attending a special education school * No impairment of vision, hearing, or acceleration * No health problems that would prevent economic activity * Not participating in any sports * Updated procedures by the parent.
Exclusion criteria
* Family withdrawal from the study * Failure to participate in pre-tests or post-tests * Absence from the program for more than two weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The effect of physical activity on psychomotor characteristics | 10-week physical activity program | Outcome Name: Change in gross motor skills Description: Measured using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), total and subscale scores. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The effect of physical activity on psychomotor characteristics | 10-week physical activity program | Outcome Name: Change in gross motor skills Description: Measured using total and subscale scores using the Eurofit Test Battery. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The effect of physical activity on psychososyal characteristics | 10-week physical activity program | Outcome Name: Change in psychosocial skills Description: Psychosocial characteristics were measured using the Gilliam Autism Disorder Rating Scale-2. |
| The effect of physical activity on psychosocial characteristics | 10-week physical activity program | Outcome Name: Change in gross psychosocial skills Description: Psychosocial characteristics were measured using the Pediatric Quality of Life Form. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed