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Effects Of DPPT On Motor Skills And Sleep In Children With Autism
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-02-25
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
16 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
It will be conducted as a Quasi Experimental study across pediatric therapy centers, specialized autism clinics, and special schools. Using non-probability convenience sampling, the study will enroll Autistic children aged 6-10 years who exhibit sensory processing difficulties, motor skill delays, and sleep disturbances. Exclusion criteria include other neurological or developmental disorders and children with major physical problems. Motor skills will be assessed with the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), and sleep quality will be measured using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ). Participants will be receiving Wilbarger DPPT along with their usual therapy sessions, which may include general occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA etc. The DPPT intervention will occur three times per week for six weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes, including brushing, joint compressions, and calming activities. Data will be collected at baseline and post-intervention, focusing on motor skill improvement and sleep quality changes. SPSS version 23 will be used for statistical analysis.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects Of DPPT On Motor Skills And Sleep In Children With Autism
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children diagnosed with Autism
- Both genders male and female
- Age between 6 and 11 years
- Autistic children with sensory processing disorder and reported motor skill delays and sleep disturbances
- Children scoring within the "Definite Difference" range in sensory processing areas on the Sensory Profile 2
You will not qualify if you...
- Children with other neurological or developmental disorders
- Children with serious physical or behavioral impairments such as blindness and deafness
- Children with multiple diagnoses along with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mind Care Therapy Centre
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
I
IMRAN AMJAD, PhD
CONTACT
M
Muhammad Asif Javed,, MS-PT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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