RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07717853

Preliminary Effects of the CO-OP Approach in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Preliminary Effects of the Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance Approach on Occupational Performance in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study

Sponsor

Atlas University

Enrollment

10 participants

Start Date

Jul 10, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Summary

Autism spectrum disorder may affect children's participation in daily occupations through difficulties related to motor planning, problem-solving, attention, behavioral regulation, and sensory processing. The Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance approach is a goal-oriented intervention that supports children in identifying and using cognitive strategies to improve the performance of personally meaningful activities. This pilot study aims to examine the preliminary effects of a 10-session Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance intervention on occupational performance, satisfaction with performance, observed performance quality, and individualized goal attainment in primary school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder. Possible changes in autism-related behavioral characteristics and sensory processing patterns will also be examined.

Eligibility

Min Age: 7 YearsMax Age: 10 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance Approach for people with autism spectrum disorder. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance Approach

The Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance approach is an individualized, goal-oriented intervention designed to improve the performance of meaningful daily activities through cognitive strategy use and guided discovery. Participants will complete 10 individual sessions, each lasting approximately 45 to 60 minutes. The intervention will target individualized occupational performance goals identified with the child and family. The global strategy "Goal-Plan-Do-Check" and task-specific strategies will be used to facilitate skill acquisition, problem-solving, generalization, and transfer.