RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07789704

Structured Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy in Children With Autism

Effects of Structured Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy on Occupational Performance and Sensory-Motor Outcomes in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Controlled Clinical Study

Sponsor

Emre DANSUK

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Aug 28, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 9 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Individualized Home Activity Program and a behavioral approach called Structured Sensory-Based Occupational Therapy for people with autism spectrum disorder. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 3 Years to 9 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALStructured 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.

BEHAVIORALIndividualized 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.