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Effects of Kinetic Sand on Functional Reach and Eye-Hand Coordination in Children With Autism
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
A quasi-experimental pre-post study will be conducted at pediatric therapy clinics and special education centers, involving 17 children aged 6-12 years diagnosed with mild to moderate ASD, selected through convenient sampling. The intervention will consist of kinetic sand play for 30 minutes, three times per week, over six weeks, including activities such as molding objects, searching for hidden items, and free play to enhance creativity, grip strength, and coordination. Eye-hand coordination and functional reach will be assessed using the Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) and the Functional Reach Test. Data will be analyzed using SPSS Version 26 with paired t-tests or appropriate non-parametric methods. Ethical approval will be obtained from the Research Ethical Committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
17
Start Date
2025-10-28
Completion Date
2026-06-15
Last Updated
2026-09-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Kinetic Sand Play
After obtaining consent, the patient was introduced to a rehabilitation protocol combining traditional physiotherapy for the wrist and hand with kinetic sand therapy. The program included range of motion exercises, grip strengthening, and kinetic sand activities, performed for 40 minutes per session, 6 days per week, over 7 weeks. This comprehensive approach aimed to reduce pain and swelling while improving hand function, strength, and coordination.
Locations (1)
Imran Amjad
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan