Investigating the Relationship Between Motor Challenges and Postural Stability in ASD

N/AEnrolling By InvitationNCT07825220

University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan30 enrolled

Overview

condition and focus of study on Autism Spectrum Disorder

This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between motor coordination and postural stability in 30 children with ASD aged 5-12 years. Motor coordination was assessed using the DCDQ, and postural stability using the Pediatric Balance Scale.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 5 YearsMax age: 12 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinical diagnosis of ASD 2. Children who were able to follow simple instructions. 3. Children aged 5 to 12 years 4. Children who were able to stand and walk independently without physical assistance. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Other neurological and orthopaedic conditions affecting movement. 2. Severe behavioural issues in participants. 3. Severe intellectual or communication difficulties that would prevent completion of the assessments. 4. A current musculoskeletal injury or acute pain that affected walking or balance.

Locations (1)

Danyal Ahmad

Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Motor Coordination - Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07)

A parent/caregiver-reported standardized questionnaire used to assess motor coordination in children. It evaluates fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and general coordination. Higher scores indicate better motor coordination

Time frame: Single assessment at baseline/data collection

motor coordination

Motor coordination was assessed using the Development Coordination Disorder Questionnaire

Time frame: 2 months

Postural Stability - Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)

A 14-item functional balance scale designed to assess postural stability and functional balance in children. Each item is scored from 0-4, with a maximum total score of 56. Higher scores indicate better balance performance.

Time frame: Single assessment at baseline/data collection

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