Effects of Ayres Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises on Sensory Processing and Motor Skills in Children aged 9 to 11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying how sensory-motor integration exercises affect sensory modulation and motor skills in children aged 9 to 11 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD. This trial aims to address challenges in sensory processing and motor coordination that impact daily activities and behavior in children with ASD. The study uses a quasi-experimental design with assessments before and after the intervention for both treatment and control groups. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group receiving 12 sessions of sensory-motor integration exercises based on Ayres Sensory Integration principles or a control group receiving standard care. The exercises include activities that stimulate tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular senses, such as pressing play dough, crawling, balancing, jumping, swinging, and obstacle navigation. Sessions last about 45 minutes and are held three times a week for four weeks, with a focus on individualized, child-centered therapy. During the study, children will be evaluated using the Test of Gross Motor Development TGMD-2 and the Sensory Modulation Assessment Tool to measure changes in sensory responsiveness and motor skills. Data will be analyzed to compare improvements between the groups. The trial is sponsored by Riphah International University and seeks to support sensory-motor strategies in rehabilitation programs, especially in low-resource settings.

Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises and Sensory Modulation And Motor Skills In Children With ASD