Autism Spectrum Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
1. Setting - The study will be conducted at Mathavam – the center for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, which caters to a significant number of children with autism spectrum disorders in the Northern Prov
Sponsors
Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Age 3-8 years - Both male and females
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Children with severe physical deformities which limit their motor movements, physical activities and independent play ability - Children with co-existing neurological disorders ( cerebral palsy, learning disability, Downs syndrome, childhood epilepsy) will be excluded - Children undergoing early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) therapy during the study period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS [Before and after 3 month intervention period] Increase in,The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills- Revised (ABLLS-R) [ Before and after 3 month intervention period] Reduction in the total score of, Sensory Profile 2 [ Before and after 3 month intervention period] Reduction in the Behavior Checklist [ Before and after 3 month intervention period] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| None [] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactMs Sabarththiny Sivapalan
Demonstrator
Outcome results
None listed