Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Randomization will occur in blocks, with each randomization occurring when two subgroups of 4-5 participants in the child or adolescent age group are recruited and the allocation ratio will be 1:1. A
G11.427.410.698.277
Sponsors
Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Eligibility
Age
6 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 6 and 18 years at the beginning of the intervention; Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, classified as mild to moderate on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale; Classified by level I and II Autism Classification System of Functioning: Social Communication
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Have cognitive, behavioral, or clinical limitations (cardiorespiratory disease) that prevent them from following instructions and safely participating in physical activity in a group setting
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The "achievement of goals related to the domains of activities and participation" of children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) is expected to increase by 5% compared to the beginning of the intervention. To assess the achievement of goals, the Goal Achievement Goal (GAS) will be used. The GAS which is a measure to scale the achievement of goals in an intervention program. For this study, three objectives will be identified. The former refers to the performance of a sport-specific advanced gross motor activity (e.g., running, kicking, throwing, or participating), the latter refers to a recreation or physical activity (e.g., participating in a football game). With a family member twice a week on a block close to home) and the third refers to involvement during physical recreation or participation in a sports activity (for example, being motivated by cycling with friends in the community). These goals will be selected and scored by caregivers in partnership with the participant and the therapist.;This is expected that the participation of children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) in their home, school and community environments will increase compared to the beginning of the intervention. To assess participation and environment, the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY) will be used. A significant improvement will be considered a 1.30 point increase in attendance attendance score; 0.47 points on the engagement score and 8.7 points on the environment section score. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The gross motor development of children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) is expected to increase by 5% compared to the start of the intervention. To assess gross motor development, the Test Gross Motor Development - second edition (TGMD-2) will be used. The TGMD-2 is used in children aged between three and 10 years and assesses 12 fundamental motor skills, six of which are locomotion skills (running, galloping, jumping with one foot, stepping over, horizontal jumping and side running) and six are object control skills (hitting a ball, bouncing a ball, catching a ball, kicking a ball, throwing a ball over the shoulder, and throwing a ball under).;It is expected that the accuracy and agility in locomotor skills of children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) will increase by 5% compared to the beginning of the intervention, evaluated by the Ignite Challenge. The Ignite Challenge is a 13-item capacity-based measure designed for use with children with ASD ages 6 and up.;It is expected that the physical literacy of children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) will improve by at least 5% compared to the beginning of the intervention, assessed by the Physical Literacy Profile Questionnaire - PLPQ. The PLPQ assesses the physical literacy level of children, adolescents and young adults (6-21 years old). It includes the four domains of physical literacy, namely physical, cognitive, social and psychological.;The performance in daily activities, mobility, cognitive-social function and responsibility of children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) is expected to improve by at least 5% compared to the beginning of the intervention, evaluated by the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT). The PEDI-CAT can be used in individuals up to 21 years of age.;Agility and anaerobic capacity of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are expected to improve by at least 5% compared to t | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactHércules Leite
Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Outcome results
None listed