Acquisition of Daily Living Skills in Autistic Children: Comparison Between Video-modeling Mediated by iPad (QR Code) and Modeling With a Human Operator

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a condition characterized by deficits in social communication and mutual interaction, as well as repetitive and restricted behaviors and interests. This condition manifests itself differently in each individual and can vary greatly in severity and impact on daily life. Autistic children may present various challenges and difficulties in developing daily living skills (DLS). These difficulties may relate to various areas, such as personal autonomy and domestic autonomy. For example, they may have difficulties in acquiring personal hygiene skills, such as dressing and tying their shoes independently. They may have difficulty performing household tasks, such as setting the table, preparing a simple meal, or folding a t-shirt. These difficulties may require specific support and training to help autistic children develop personal autonomy skills and achieve greater independence in different areas of their daily lives. Improving and developing DLS is an important goal in order to improve the quality of life and independence of children with autistic conditions. This protocol aims to acquire new useful DLS within the various settings of daily life. The hypothesis of the present study is the following: video modeling, through the use of the iPad (Qr code scanning), can be more effective in promoting autonomy in children with ASD, compared to a control group that receives a traditional training, without the use of technological instrumentation.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 5
Maximum Age: 12
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder;

• IQ below 80 assessed by means of WISC IV or Leiter-3;

• Passing the ABLLS-R imitation and visual performance tests

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB) - National Research Council (CNR)
RECRUITING
Messina
Contact Information
Primary
Flavia Marino
flavia.marino@irib.cnr.it
393395798263
Backup
Maria valeria Maiorana
mariavaleria.maiorana@irib.cnr.it
+393285856656
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-10-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental group: treatment with technological tool
The intervention will be structured according to Applied Behavioral Analysis. The target activities to be performed are shown on the iPad through video-modeling. The child, using iPad, scans QR codes placed in various stations of the HomeLab, near the place where the target autonomy will be carried out. HomeLab is a room that simulates a real apartment with various domestic areas and allows the child to feel as comfortable as at home.
Other: Control group: traditional treatment without technological tool
The intervention will be structured according to Applied Behavioral Analysis. The target activities to be performed within HomeLab are shown, live, by an operator who acts as a model.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Messina, Italy
Leads: Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica

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