Effects of a Multimodal Exercise Program for Children With ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Autism Spectrum Disorder focused on measuring Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Incoordination, Motor control
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Clinical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Level 1 or Level 2
- Neuro-typical individual with no history of developmental disabilities
- Medical clearance to participate in the physical fitness activities
Exclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Level 3
- Nonverbal
- IQ below 80 as assessed by the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence
- History of seizures or head trauma; and any medical condition that precludes participants from participating in physical fitness activities.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Arm 5
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
ASD High-intensity Exercise (Group 1a - ASD)
Neurotypical Group (Group 1b - Neurotpical)
ASD Wearable Technology (Group 2a - ASD)
ASD Wearable Technology (Group 2b - Neurotypical)
Control (Group 3)
The high-intensity group (Group 1a - ASD). Subjects will be asked to meet 2-3 times a week for exercise training for 60-90 minutes a session. Subjects will be asked to take part in tests that measure motor skills and thinking abilities.
The high-intensity group (Group 1b - Neurotypical). Subjects will be asked to meet 2-3 times a week for exercise training for 60-90 minutes a session. Subjects will be asked to take part in tests that measure motor skills and thinking abilities.
ASD Wearable Technology (Group 2a- ASD). Subjects wear a glove and arm sleeve with sensors that will measure arm and hand performance. Subjects will be training 2 times a week for 20-30 minutes. The Subjects will be asked to copy a series of hand and arm gestures. Subjects will perform a series of hand exercises with the glove. The glove will record the movement data that will provide the investigators and subjects feedback on hand performance and fine motor capabilities.
ASD Wearable Technology (Group 2b - Neurotypical). Subjects wear a glove and arm sleeve with sensors that will measure arm and hand performance. Subjects will be training 2 times a week for 20-30 minutes. The Subjects will be asked to copy a series of hand and arm gestures. Subjects will perform a series of hand exercises with the glove. The glove will record the movement data that will provide the investigators and subjects feedback on hand performance and fine motor capabilities.
The wait-list control group will not receive the experimental intervention but will be put on a waiting list to receive the intervention after the active intervention group completes the study.