Playful Physiotherapy for Autism and ADHD

The Effect of Playful Physiotherapy Intervention

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
7 – 12
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
25 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Tartu · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for children aged 5 to 12 with autism or ADHD to join a playful physiotherapy program. Participants will engage in movement and play activities, and their parents will provide feedback on their emotional and social functioning before and after the program.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am aged 5 to 12 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with ADHD or autism.
  • I can join group activities that involve movement and play.
  • I speak Estonian.
  • I have not participated in a similar group before.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a medical condition that stops me from being active.
  • I have severe cognitive or sensory issues that affect my understanding or safety.
  • My participation could disrupt the group or compromise safety.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the changes in emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial functioning of children aged 7-12 following a playful physiotherapy intervention. The study focused on the potential effects of a play- and body-based intervention on children's daily functioning, based on parent-reported assessments The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]: …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 5-12 years; * Clinical diagnosis: ADHD, ASD, behavioral regulation difficulties, and/or social adaptation difficulties in group settings; * Participation in physiotherapy at ProVida Clinic or assessment by the clinic's rehabilitation team regarding suitability for particip…
Contacts

Hanna Kalajas-Tilga, PhD

+37258361041

h9kala@gmail.com

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