Comparsion of SPARK and Fundamental Motor Training
Condition: Autism Spectrum Disorder
MeSH terms: Autistic Disorder; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      It was a Randomized Clinical Trial.Data will be collected from Life care rehabilitation and
      special child facility.The study was completed within 6 months after approval of synopsis.The

      calculated sample size, through WHO sample size calculator, using Bruininks- Oseretsky test's
      mean and standard deviation (Mean Dynamic Balance) as outcome

      measure was 20 in each group. After adding 10% dropout the sample size will be 20+4=24 in
      each group; hence, overall sample size n= 20. Age range 5-12 years. Children with diagnosed
      Autism and age ranges between 5-12 will be included in the study.Convenient Sampling
      Technique was used to collect the data.There was two groups.In Group A SPARK therapy will be
      provided and in group 2 fundamental motor skill training will be provided. To assess the
      social skills Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS-2) and for motor skills
      Bruininkse Oseretsky test of motor proficiency (BOTMP) was used.
    

Detailed description: 
      Autism Spectrum Disorder affects the social communication and fundamental motor skills of
      children. The current study will evaluate the effects of sports play and active recreation
      for kids (SPARK) versus fundamental motor skill training on social and motor skills in
      children with Autism spectrum disorder. It was a Randomized Clinical Trial.Data will be
      collected from Life care rehabilitation and special child facility.The study was completed
      within 6 months after approval of synopsis.The

      calculated sample size, through WHO sample size calculator, using Bruininks- Oseretsky test's
      mean and standard deviation (Mean Dynamic Balance) as outcome

      measure was 20 in each group. After adding 10% dropout the sample size will be 20+4=24 in
      each group; hence, overall sample size n= 20. Age range 5-12 years. Children with diagnosed
      Autism and age ranges between 5-12 will be included in the study.Convenient Sampling
      Technique was used to collect the data.There was two groups.In Group A SPARK therapy will be
      provided and in group 2 fundamental motor skill training will be provided. To assess the
      social skills Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition (GARS-2) and for motor skills
      Bruininkse Oseretsky test of motor proficiency (BOTMP) was used. Analysis was carried out on
      SPSS version 27.
    

Intervention name(s): SPARK
Intervention type(s): Behavioral
Intervention description(s): Functional Motor training
Other intervention name(s): FMS
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: The SPARK is an evidence based plan designed to improve health-related well-being and to maintain the positive socialization and enjoyment of physical activities or academic achievements.(4) The SPARK discipline is in line with NASPE (National Association of Sport and PE) guidelines. A standard SPARK lesson will be delivered in two parts: a health fitness activity and a skill-fitness activity. In the health fitness activity part, there will be 13 activities that include aerobic dance, running games and jump ropes. In this part, the main focus will be on developing cardiovascular endurance and promotion by modifying the intensity, duration and complexity of the activities.
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Motor Skill