Effect of Multi-Sensory Approach to Improve ADL Performance in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Quasi-Experimental Study
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The study entitled effect of multi-sensory approach to improve ADL performance in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Study Design: Quasi-Experimental
Participants: 40 children with ASD of age 12-16 years meeting inclusion criteria were randomly allocated for intervention program. The 12-week structured multi-sensory and ADL activity program will be implemented with 40 minutes per session.
Methods: The participants were assessed one week prior to the interventions and one week after the intervention by the Waismann ADL Scale.
Result: The statistical analysis was done to determine whether the null hypothesis would be accepted or rejected. In the post-test, the calculated p-value was less than 0.05, exceeding the significance threshold of 0.05. Therefore, the statistical findings are considered significant (p < 0.05), leading to the acceptance of the alternate hypothesis (H0). This acceptance suggests that the multi-sensory approach has a significant effect on enhancing ADL performance in children with autism spectrum disorder. Conclusion: The comprehensive analysis of multi-sensory approach outcomes collectively supports the positive impact of a multi-sensory approach in promoting skill development and enhancing the daily lives of children with autism spectrum disorder.
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