'Evaluation of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Balance, Cervical Posture, Dual Task, and Social Adjustment in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder'

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

The aim of our study is to evaluate temporomandibular joint (TMJ), cervical posture, balance, dual-task performance, and social adaptation skills in individuals with autism. The study will be conducted at Bartın Lider Special Education and Rehabilitation Center following the approval of the ethics committee. Individuals determined by the sample size calculated through power analysis will be included in the study. First, the socio-demographic characteristics (age, height, body weight, body mass index, education level, exercise and smoking habits, etc.) of the participants who voluntarily join the study will be recorded. Participants will be divided into two groups: individuals with typical motor development and those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the same assessment tools will be used for both groups. Individuals with typical motor development will serve as the control group. The assessment tools include the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, the 10-Meter Walk Test, the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale, the PostureScreen Android-based posture assessment application, and the Helkimo Clinical Dysfunction Index for craniomandibular disorders. Based on the evaluation results, the relationships between TMJ, cervical posture, functional balance, dual-task performance, and social adaptation skills in individuals with autism will be analyzed and compared with those of individuals with typical motor development.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 4
Maximum Age: 21
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• Having a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) confirmed by a physician.

• Currently enrolled in a special education and rehabilitation center.

• No vision problems.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

• No cognitive impairments.

• No walking difficulties.

Locations
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Turkey
Kırıkkale Universty
RECRUITING
Kırıkkale
Contact Information
Primary
Alper Gürbüz, Master
alperkemal4@gmail.com
5364014402
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-02-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-05-25
Participants
Target number of participants: 23
Treatments
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Healthy Children
Sponsors
Leads: Kırıkkale University

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