Effect of Oculomotor and Gaze Stability Exercise on Writing Capabilities on Autism
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Autism
- Sponsor
- Misr University for Science and Technology
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- gaze stability
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)are neurodevelopmental disorders that are clinically characterized by a triad of features: impairments in social interaction, impairments in communication, and presence of restrictive repetitive and stereotypical behaviors, interests, or activities (DSM-IV). In addition to these core deficits, ASD is associated with a high prevalence of fine motor difficulties and executive function impairments that contribute to acquisition and performance of skilled motor tasks. It is therefore not surprising that handwriting difficulties are frequently reported in children with ASD.
Detailed Description
Handwriting is a functional skill that profoundly affects children's academic and psychosocial development. Difficulties in acquiring and applying these skills subsequently lead to problems such as slow writing and illegible written .Such difficulties may have implications on the child's successful participation in school and play activities, potentially leading to problems in academic performance and lowered self-esteem .Therefore, students with handwriting difficulties are especially prone to frustration, disappointment, and under achievement. The aim of our study is to improve handwriting quality of children with ASD.
Investigators
Samah Mahmoud Sheha
principal investigator
Misr University for Science and Technology
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Mild autism (score 55-71) on Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS-3).
- •Intelligence quotient (IQ) score 70-
- •Writing difficulties
Exclusion Criteria
- •Middle ear disorders
- •Physical or mental conditions that may affect handwriting (e.g., seizures)
- •Uncorrected visual or hearing impairments.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
gaze stability
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Rating scale of gaze stability 0= negative Gaze stable smooth well coordinated,percise and fast movement of the head,fluent change of head movement direction 1. modreate positive Gaze stable,slightely irregular head movement 2. strong positive Gaze repeatedly unstable ,head movement slow and irregular
Secondary Outcomes
- eye head coordination(6 weeks)