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

NCT07717853 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Yazicioglu_3
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 10
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keywords

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance; Occupational Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

  Satisfaction with performance for each prioritized activity is rated on a scale from 1 to 10, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction. The mean satisfaction score will be calculated. Change will be determined by comparing baseline and post-intervention scores.

  Baseline and immediately after completion of the 10-session intervention

• Performance Quality Rating Scale

  The Performance Quality Rating Scale is an observational measure used to rate the quality of performance of individualized activities. Performance is rated from 1 to 10, with higher scores indicating better performance quality. Each participant's selected occupational goals will be rated at baseline and after the intervention.

  Baseline and immediately after completion of the 10-session intervention

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Goal Attainment Scale

  Baseline and immediately after completion of the 10-session intervention

• Childhood Autism Rating Scale

  Baseline and immediately after completion of the 10-session intervention

Study Arms (1)

CO-OP Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive 10 individual sessions based on the Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance approach. The intervention will focus on child- and family-identified daily occupational performance goals. Sessions will involve collaborative goal setting, dynamic performance analysis, guided discovery, cognitive strategy use, and the global strategy "Goal-Plan-Do-Check." Strategies will be practiced in relation to the selected activities, with emphasis on generalization and transfer to daily life.

Behavioral: Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance Approach

Interventions

Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance Approach BEHAVIORAL

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.

Also known as: CO-OP Approach

CO-OP Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 7 Years - 10 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Having a clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
• Being of primary school age
• Having communication and cooperation skills sufficient to participate in the - Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance intervention
• Having at least one daily occupational performance goal identified by the child and/or family
• Being able to attend the assessment and intervention sessions regularly
• Provision of written informed consent by a parent or legal guardian

You may not qualify if:

• Having a severe neurological, orthopedic, or psychiatric condition that may substantially affect the assessment or intervention process
• Having severe behavioral difficulties that prevent safe and consistent participation in the intervention sessions
• Having participated in an intensive, structured cognitive strategy-based intervention program within the previous 6 months
• Withdrawal of the child or parent/legal guardian from the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Atlas University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Atlas University

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34762, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Zeynep Çorakcı Yazıcıoğlu

CONTACT

+905376699979; zcorakci@gmail.com

Ceren Davutoğlu

CONTACT

+905300901807

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 16, 2026
• First Posted: July 21, 2026
• Study Start: July 10, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 30, 2026
• Last Updated: July 21, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Locations

TU (1)