Toe exercises for walking in kids with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a simple foot exercise (spreading the toes) helps children with autism walk better, especially when paired with walking on different surfaces. It may help if your child has flat feet.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 7 and 12 years old.
- Your child should have a foot condition called 'navicular drop' (when the arch of the foot sinks more than 9 mm).
- Your child may be a boy or a girl.
- Your child must be able to follow simple instructions like 'sit down' or 'raise your hand'.
- Your child should not have other movement problems, like cerebral palsy.
- Your child must not have vision or hearing problems that make it hard to move.
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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