Single-Dual Task Performance in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Children

Korábbi kezelés

• Use of medications affecting balance or motor performance

Más betegség

• History of neurological disorders, epilepsy, or seizures
• Orthopedic or musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance
• Presence of comorbid psychiatric disorders

Egyéb

• Both Groups:
• Visual or hearing impairments (except corrected vision or hearing with glasses or hearing aids)
• Use of assistive devices for walking or balance
• Inability to cooperate adequately during assessment
• Absence from more than two consecutive assessment sessions
• Participation in another intervention program during the study period

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Group:
• Aged between 5 and 16 years
• Diagnosed with mild to moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder based on Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) scores
• Ability to understand basic visual, auditory, and verbal instructions
• Sufficient cognitive capacity to follow dual-task instructions
  • Typically Developing Control Group:
• Age- and sex-matched with the ASD group
• No history of neurological, psychiatric, sensory, orthopedic, or developmental disorders
• No acute or chronic medical conditions
• No pain complaints during assessment
• Written informed consent obtained from a legal guardian