Toe spread exercises and walking training for children with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether doing toe spread exercises with or without walking surface training can help improve balance and foot function in children with autism who have flat feet (navicular drop >9mm). Participation may help your child with walking and coordination.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 7 and 12 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with autism.
- Your child has a navicular drop greater than 9mm (a measure of foot arch flattening).
- Your child does not have other neurological conditions like cerebral palsy.
- Your child can follow simple verbal commands.
- Your child has no major vision or hearing problems that affect movement.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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