Ball Exercises and Stereotypic Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder

University of Faisalabad30 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Interventions

Ball ExercisesPROCEDURE

Different ball exercises which include stability ball roll, stability ball hug, catching, throwing was performed. Along with these exercises, ball tapping exercise was also performed.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 4 YearsMax age: 16 Years

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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

Locations (1)

The University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Stereotypic Behaviors

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.

Time frame: Two months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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