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Structured Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy in Children With Autism
Sponsor: Emre DANSUK
Summary
This controlled clinical study will investigate the effects of a 12-week structured sensory-based occupational therapy intervention on occupational performance, sensory processing, gross motor development, and eating behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder. Forty children aged 3-9 years will be assigned to either an intervention group receiving face-to-face occupational therapy twice weekly or a control group receiving an individualized home program.
Official title: Effects of Structured Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy on Occupational Performance and Sensory-Motor Outcomes in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Controlled Clinical Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Years - 9 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-08-28
Completion Date
2026-11-01
Last Updated
2026-08-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Structured Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy
The intervention will consist of individualized sensory-based occupational therapy activities addressing tactile, proprioceptive, vestibular, visual-motor, gross motor, feeding-related, and occupational performance needs. It will be delivered face-to-face for 40 minutes, twice weekly, over 12 weeks, and will be progressively adapted according to each child's clinical needs and development.
Individualized Home Activity Program
Caregivers will implement individualized home-based sensory and functional activity recommendations using materials available in the home environment. The program will continue for 12 weeks and adherence will be monitored weekly through caregiver reports and visual records.
Locations (1)
Emre Dansuk
Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey (Türkiye)