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Culturally Adapted Play-Based Behavioural Intervention for Autism

NCT06859541 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 56

Last updated 2025-07-30

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Summary

This study compared Culturally Adapted Play-Based Behavioural Intervention (PPBI) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in semi-rural Tamil Nadu through a double-blinded randomized controlled trial with 56 participants.

The PPBI approach integrated traditional Tamil games such as Paandi (hopscotch), Kuzhi Thanda (hole-and-peg game), and Paramapadham (snakes and ladders) to encourage social interaction, cooperative play, motor skill development, and emotional self-regulation. Activities were structured to progress through various developmental goals, including turn-taking, gesture-based communication, sensory-motor coordination, language expression, peer collaboration, and real-life scenario practice. Additionally, storytelling, music-based play, and movement exercises were included to enhance communication and social awareness.

On the other hand, the ABA-based program utilized structured techniques focused on positive reinforcement, imitation training, guided communication, and step-by-step skill-building. The primary goal was to reduce problem behaviors while reinforcing desirable social and communication skills. Parents and teachers were provided with structured training on how to apply ABA strategies consistently at home and school.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Culturally Adapted Play-Based Behavioural Intervention

The Culturally Adapted Play-Based Behavioural Intervention (PPBI) integrates traditional Tamil games and folk storytelling to enhance social, emotional, and communication skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This 12-week structured program focuses on engagement, motor development, language, emotional regulation, social interaction, and real-world skill application, making it a culturally relevant and accessible intervention for improving adaptive behaviours.

BEHAVIORAL

Applied Behaviour Analysis

The ABA-based program utilized structured techniques focused on positive reinforcement, imitation training, guided communication, and step-by-step skill-building. The primary goal was to reduce problem behaviors while reinforcing desirable social and communication skills. Parents and teachers were provided with structured training on how to apply ABA strategies consistently at home and school.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Saveetha University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Madhanraj S · Tutor

  • Jeevarathinam Thirumalai · Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-08-05
Primary Completion
2024-11-16
Completion
2024-12-07

Countries

  • India

Study Locations

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