Effects of the Sherborne Developmental Movement Program on Motor Performance in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

NCT06766942 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: 2022/127TDK-2023-16234
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the Structured Sherborne Developmental Movement Program on sensory processing, motor performance and functional status in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keywords

autism spectrum disorder; motor activity; movement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-2 (BOT-2)

  It was developed by Robert H. Bruininks and Brett D. Bruininks in 2005. It is a performance-based test that can be applied individually using engaging and targeted activities to evaluate a wide range of motor skills in individuals between the ages of 4-21. BOT-2 can be used for 5 different purposes, including supporting motor disorder diagnoses, screening, making placement decisions, evaluating and developing motor training programs, and conducting scientific research. BOT-2 consists of 4 sections: Fine Hand Control, Hand Coordination, Body Coordination, Strength, and Agility. Each section consists of two subtests and contains a total of 53 items. The total score to be obtained from the short form of BOT-2 is at least 0 and at most 88. It can be interpreted that motor performance increases as the score obtained from the short form increases.

  3 months

• Dunn Sensory Profile

  The Dunn Sensory Profile, developed by Winnie Dunn in 1999, is a self-reported questionnaire that can measure children's sensory processing abilities and reveal the effects of sensory processing on children's functional performance in their daily lives, and can determine children's sensory performance in detail. The questionnaire can be applied to children with different types and degrees of disability. The assessment is carried out by rating the items in the questionnaire according to their frequency by the mother, father or caregiver; that is, the persons who are primarily responsible for the child's care. The questionnaire consists of 3 main sections, which are also divided into groups, and a total of 125 items.

  3 months

Secondary Outcomes (7)

• Gilliam Autistic Rating Scale-2 (GARS-2)

  3 months

• Autism Social Skills Profile

  3 months

• Repetitive behaviors scale - revised - turkish version (TEDÖ-R-TV)

  3 months

• Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ)

  3 months

• Quality of Life Scale for Children

  3 months

Study Arms (3)

the structured Sherborne developmental movement and sensory-based occupational therapy group

EXPERIMENTAL

The structured Sherborne developmental movement and sensory-based occupational therapy are implemented together.

Other: structured sherborne developmental movement program with sensory-based occupational therapy program

the group to which the sensory-based occupational therapy program was applied

EXPERIMENTAL

only sensory-based occupational therapy program is applied.

Other: sensory-based occupational therapy program group

control group

OTHER

Structured Sherborne developmental movement and sensory-based occupational therapy programs are not implemented.

Other: control group

Interventions

control group OTHER

This group will not participate in any activities outside of the standard special education program.

control group

structured sherborne developmental movement program with sensory-based occupational therapy program OTHER

In addition to the sensory-based occupational therapy they receive at the rehabilitation center for 45 minutes, two days a week for 12 weeks, the Structured Sherborne Developmental Movement Program will be applied.

the structured Sherborne developmental movement and sensory-based occupational therapy group

sensory-based occupational therapy program group OTHER

Sensory-based occupational therapy programmed according to the individual's needs and disabilities will be applied to this group by an occupational therapist at the rehabilitation center for 45 minutes, 2 days a week for 12 weeks.

the group to which the sensory-based occupational therapy program was applied

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 8 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Being between the ages of 8-12 Being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Having the Family Consent Form approved by the child's primary caregiver Having the necessary prerequisite skills to participate in the study
• Being able to follow the commands given,
• Being able to imitate the model by taking the cues as a model,
• Having no other physical or mental disability other than ASD,
• Having no other health problems,
• Having the ability to hold the toilet.

You may not qualify if:

• Participant participating in an education and therapy program without the researcher's knowledge during the study Having problems adapting to the evaluation and education program Participant wanting to leave the study for any reason during the research process

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Elif Dilan ATILGAN: lead
• Cukurova University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Cukurova University

Adana, Sariçam, 01250, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Motor Activity

Interventions

Control Groups

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Study Officials

• ELİF D ATILGAN

  Cukurova University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: lecturer

Model Details: An experimental study with 3 groups and a control group in which the effects of two independent variables were examined.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 4, 2025
• First Posted: January 9, 2025
• Study Start: September 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2025
• Study Completion: November 20, 2025
• Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)