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Motor Support Program for Multidimensional Development in Autistic Children

NCT07121231 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2025-08-13

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Summary

This mixed-method study evaluated the effects of a 12-week Motor Support Program (MSP) on the multidimensional development of children with autism aged 4-6. The program targeted motor skills, social skills, pre-academic abilities, sensory regulation, and autism-specific symptoms. A total of 30 children diagnosed with autism from four special education and rehabilitation centers in Istanbul were randomly assigned to experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. Quantitative data were collected using a pretest-posttest control group design: motor skills were measured with BOT-2, social skills with SSRS-PTF, pre-academic skills with PASAF, autism symptoms with the Adapted Autism Behavior Checklist, and sensory processing with the Sensory Profile. Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured focus group interviews with parents, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. The interview questions were developed by the researchers and finalized based on expert feedback.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Motor Support Program

The MSP was implemented over 12 weeks, two days a week, 50 minutes per session. Based on pre-test results, 30% (15 minutes) of each session was devoted to individualized activities, and 70% (35 minutes) to group activities supporting peer interaction. This structure allowed for both personalized support and social engagement. The program was carried out by the research team and eight special education teachers at the children's rehabilitation centers. Each child received one-on-one support from at least one teacher. Activities were aligned with preschool motor development goals and followed a four-phase structure: (1) Warm-up (5 min): rhythmic movements (e.g., walking, running, jumping); (2) Preparation (5 min): functional exercises for flexibility and joint mobility; (3) Main activity (35 min): individual and group exercises to enhance motor, social, and pre-academic skills; (4) Cool-down (5 min): group games reinforcing learned skills and social interaction.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
6 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-08
Primary Completion
2024-02-06
Completion
2024-09-03

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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