Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
The study will be conducted with 66 participants diagnosed with autism, who will be randomized using a simple computerized randomization process into three parallel groups, with 22 individuals in each
Sponsors
Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento Cognição e Educação Inclusiva
Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais
Eligibility
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6 to 12 years at the start of the intervention; diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder according to DSM-5 (APA, 2022); both sexes; support levels 1 or 2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cognitive or behavioral changes, or medical conditions that prevent understanding of instructions or safe participation in activities; clinical conditions unsuitable for the use of the therapeutic garment proposed in the intervention protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the motor skills of the participating children using the Gross Motor Development Test – second edition – as a measurement method; observing the standardized performance scores in locomotor skills and object control to verify the occurrence of the expected outcome;To evaluate the achievement of functional goals established for the participating children; using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure applied through a semi-structured interview with parents or guardians; observing scores from one to ten assigned to the importance, the child's performance, and the level of satisfaction to verify the occurrence of the expected outcome | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the participants' functional balance capacity using the Pediatric Balance Scale, composed of fourteen items that examine static and dynamic balance in functional activities; observing the scores obtained on each item of the scale to verify the occurrence of the expected outcome;To assess the functional communicative skills of the participants; using the ABFW Test as a method, applied through systematic observation of a thirty-minute session of free interaction between the child and a familiar adult; observing the number of communicative acts, the communicative means employed, and the predominant communicative functions to verify the occurrence of the expected outcome;To assess the communicative and cognitive skills of the participants; using the Behavioral Observation Protocol applied in structured sessions of thirty to forty minutes recorded on video, in which the child interacts with the examiner using selected toys; observing communicative and cognitive manifestations, language progression, use of symbolism, and developmental functioning patterns to verify the occurrence of the expected outcome;To assess the participants' adaptive behavior using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales in the motor subscale, which investigates gross and fine motor skills; observing the scores obtained to identify delays in motor development and verify the occurrence of the expected outcome | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactDeisiane Souto
Instituto de Neurodesenvolvimento Cognição e Educação Inclusiva
Outcome results
None listed