Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with characteristic deficits in social functioning and presence of stereotypic behavior. Several research studies have examined potential deficits in cognitive skills, such as working memory, in this condition. A meta-analysis of the studies aimed at evaluating working memory (WM) in autistic population suggested deficits in visual and verbal aspects of WM. Working memory training has also been studied in other neurodevelopmental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study includes development of mobile-based games for training WM and other cognitive skills in patients and the evaluation of such training in reducing symptoms of ASD. These games may also be useful for other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
14
A suite of 5 games is presented to the participants for training working memory
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Corsi Task Block Span
It is an indicator of working memory. The value ranges between 0 and 9. Higher values mean better outcome.
Time frame: change from baseline to program completion or last usage (up to 30 days of usage within 56-day trial period from the first day of data collection)
Corsi Task Total Score
It is an indicator of working memory. The minimum value is 0, the maximum value has no limit. Higher values mean better outcome.
Time frame: change from baseline to program completion or last usage (up to 30 days of usage within 56-day trial period from the first day of data collection)
Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist Total Score
Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist is a measure to evaluate treatments for Autism. The total score ranges between 0 and 179. Higher values mean better outcome.
Time frame: change from baseline to program completion or last usage (up to 30 days of usage within 56-day trial period from the first day of data collection)
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