The Effects of Physical Activity Program on Psychomotor and Psycho-Social Characteristics of Autistic Children
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The effect of physical activity on psychomotor characteristics
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of Physical Activity Program (PAP) on psychomotor and psychosocial characteristics of autistic children.
Detailed Description
The research group consisted of a total of 40 participants, 20 in the control group (CG) and 20 in the experimental group (EG), aged between 8-12 years. EG participated in the PAP for 60 minutes a day, 3 days a week for 10 weeks. Gilliam Autistic Disorder Rating Scale-2, Bruininks-Oseretsky motor competence test-2 short form (BOT-2 SF), Eurofit Test Battery, Pediatric Quality of Life Form and Social Skills Rating System Parent Form were used in the study.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Non Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 8 Years to 12 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Recognized ASD
- •Between 8 and 12 years of age
- •Attending a special education school
- •No impairment of vision, hearing, or acceleration
- •No health problems that would prevent economic activity
- •Not participating in any sports
- •Updated procedures by the parent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Family withdrawal from the study
- •Failure to participate in pre-tests or post-tests
- •Absence from the program for more than two weeks
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The effect of physical activity on psychomotor characteristics
Time Frame: 10-week physical activity program
Outcome Name: Change in gross motor skills Description: Measured using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), total and subscale scores.
Secondary Outcomes
- The effect of physical activity on psychomotor characteristics(10-week physical activity program)
Investigators
Ebru Ayaz
Independent Researcher
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa