About this trial
This study will adopt a quasi-experimental design, featuring assessments before and after the intervention for both the experimental and control groups. We plan to recruit thirty children aged 9 to 11 years, all diagnosed with ASD, from a local clinical setting. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group, which will undergo 12 sessions of sensory-motor integration exercises, or a control group that will receive standard care. Each session will include structured sensory-based activities based on Ayres Sensory Integration® principles.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) confirmed by a psychiatrist/psychologist.
Children aged 9-11 years.
Moderate severity of ASD.
Disqualifiers
Use of any sedative/hypnotic drugs.
Comorbid psychological or neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy).
Withdrawal of consent at any point during the study.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises
Treatment groups
Locations
1Map coordinates are unavailable for these locations. Locations are shown below instead.