Effects of Cuevas Medek Exercises Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Effects of Cuevas Medek Exercises on Balance and Posture Control in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) describe a group of neurodevelopmental conditions in which the individuals face challenges with social engagement. This childhood disorder is characterized by core impairments in social/communication and repetitive behaviors. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong disorder that occurs in approximately 1 in 68 children aged 8 years. It is primarily characterized by limited social interaction and communication, restricted interest, and stereotyped or repetitive behaviors. The motor deficits associated with ASD can relate to impairments of motor planning and control processes.

This Randomized Clinical Trial will recruit the participants through non probability convenience sampling. Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups. Two groups of children aged between 2 and 6 years, suffering from autism spectrum disorder, one for control and one for experiment. Controlled will get conventional treatment while study group will get conventional treatment with Cuevas Medak Exercises (CME). Treatment duration is of 12 weeks. Progress will be monitored every month. The frequency of recovery sessions will 3 sessions/week, and the duration of a session will 45 minutes. Patient evaluation will be made at the beginning and the end of the treatment through pediatric balance scale and posture and postural ability scale. Data will be analyzed through SPSS 25.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) describe a group of neurodevelopmental conditions in which the individuals face challenges with social engagement. This childhood disorder is characterized by core impairments in social/communication and repetitive behaviours. Two groups of children aged between 2 and 6 years, suffering from autism spectrum disorder, one for control and one for experiment. Controlled will get conventional treatment while study group will get conventional treatment with Cuevas Medak Exercises (CME). Treatment duration is of 12 weeks. Progress will be monitored every month. The frequency of recovery sessions will 3 sessions/week, and the duration of a session will 45 minutes. Patient evaluation will be made at the beginning and the end of the treatment through pediatric balance scale and posture and postural ability scale. Data will be analyzed through SPSS 25.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children with medical diagnosis of mild ASD diagnosed by CARS assessment tool with score ranges from 15 to 30.
• Children having postural and balance problems with scoring of 8 out of 14 items of pediatric balance scale.
• Age ranging from 2 to 6 years
• Parental/Caregiver report of Difficulty with motor planning, motor skills and/or postural control.
• Children who will able to follow verbal instruction and participate in exercise program.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with planned surgical or medical surgeries during study period.
• Severe behavioral problems.
• Unstable medical condition.
• History neurological disorder (seizures, epilepsy)