Effectiveness of Ball Exercises on the Stereotypic Behavior of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Stereotypic Behaviors
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuro-behavioral disorder associated with repetitive movements. The role of physical therapist towards an autistic child is most neglected one. Therefore, the objective of this study was to see the effectiveness of different ball exercise on stereotypic behavior of children with ASD. Different ball exercises were implemented for 2 months, 3 sessions per week and every session consist of 35 minutes.
Investigators
Dr Izza Ayub; PT
Principal Investigator
University of Faisalabad
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Children diagnosed with ASD through experts
- •Having recognized stereotypic behavior
- •Having Intellectual Deficit (ID) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
- •Age ranging between 4-16 years
- •Consented to take part
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having co-morbidities like schizophrenia and developmental delays
- •Severe cases of ASD
- •Showing aggressive behavior
- •Having disease of cardiovascular or respiratory system
- •Children unable to follow the command for exercise completely
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Stereotypic Behaviors
Time Frame: Two months
Stereotypic behavior was the sole parameter assessed in this study using the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised (RBS-R), a well-established instrument known for its strong reliability and validity. The RBS-R was employed to evaluate self-stimulatory behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This 43-item questionnaire is organized into six distinct subscales, each targeting a specific dimension of repetitive behavior.