Aquatic Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Psychiatric, Psychiatric, Autism |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 3 - 17 |
| Updated: | 3/22/2019 |
| Start Date: | June 12, 2017 |
| End Date: | February 12, 2020 |
| Contact: | Bruce Moseley |
| Email: | bruce@turncenter.org |
| Phone: | 806-353-3596 |
To compare the efficacy of one-on-one versus group-based aquatic therapy on the social
interactions, behaviors and physical activities of children with autism spectrum disorders
(ASDs).
interactions, behaviors and physical activities of children with autism spectrum disorders
(ASDs).
Eligibility criteria:
- DSM-V diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or DSM-IV diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome
or high functioning atypical autism or pervasive development disorder - not otherwise
specified or else the typical clinical findings and suspicion of an ASD
- Treatment naïve to prior aquatic therapy
Exclusion criteria:
- Not willing to undergo an investigational treatment
- Unable to cooperate well enough to safely participate in aquatic therapy under the
protocol guidelines
- Known allergies to pool chemicals
- Other significant co-morbidities which may include (but is not limited to): severe
cerebral palsy with low motor function, advanced pulmonary disease, home oxygen
requirement, spina bifida with low motor function, permanent feeding tubes, poorly
controlled seizure disorder, chronic indwelling urinary catheters or any condition
causing severe cognitive impairment
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