Kinetic Sand Therapy for Coordination in Autistic Children
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing with kinetic sand (a moldable sensory material) can help children with autism improve their reaching ability and hand-eye coordination. Researchers will measure changes in these skills over the course of the trial.
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Who can take part
- Your child has been diagnosed with autism (based on DSM-5 criteria, which doctors use to confirm autism)
- Your child shows noticeable difficulties with reaching movements or coordinating their hands and eyes
- Your child is able to follow simple instructions
- Your child is not currently in intensive occupational or physical therapy focused on reaching or coordination skills
- Your child does not have severe intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or other neurological conditions that affect movement
- Your child does not have significant bone/joint problems, severe vision problems, or other medical conditions that would affect their motor skills
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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