A Complementary and Integrative Healthcare (CIH) Model for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder-Related Symptoms: A Pilot Observational Study
A Complementary and Integrative Healthcare (CIH) Model for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder-Related Symptoms: A Pilot Observational Study
To investigate the feasibility of implementing an online assessment battery in tandem with normal & customary complementary & integrative healthcare (CIH) provided to children with autism. The secondary aim is to assess the potential impacts of CIH on clinical outcomes.
The main aim of this pilot observational study is to investigate the feasibility of implementing an online assessment battery in tandem with normal & customary, fee-for-service, remotely delivered complementary & integrative healthcare (CIH, i.e., naturopathy + functional neurological rehabilitation) provided to children with significant parent-reported autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-related symptoms. The primary outcomes are 1) eligibility, 2) compliance, 3) adherence, and 4) retention. A secondary/exploratory aim is to assess the potential clinical impacts of CIH via a validated parent-reported outcome measure (i.e., Autism Treatment & Evaluation Checklist; ATEC). Data from this study will inform the feasibility of a definitive study powered to assess the effectiveness of CIH care on clinical outcomes in a pediatric population with ASD-related symptoms.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of epilepsy