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Introduction: Afghanistan may be the only country lacking a system for identification, treatment, and care of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, the main objective of this research is to investigate the effects of visual exercises on the motor abilities of children with ASD in Kabul city.
Methods: This study is a quantitative and quasi-experimental research conducted through fieldwork. The target population includes children with ASD in Kabul city, with a purposive and accessible sampling method. Fourteen children aged 6 to 12 years, diagnosed with Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), were selected and divided into pre-test and post-test groups. The intervention involved a 6-week program consisting of 30-minute sessions. Modified Leckey assessment, Heirarchical Assessment of Balance and Coordination (HABC), and Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS-2) were employed to assess motor abilities. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.
Results: The results indicated that visual exercises had significant and positive effects (p<0.05) on the static and dynamic balance as well as finger movement abilities of children with ASD.
Conclusion: Children with ASD in Afghanistan are among the most underserved globally, lacking any programs or institutions for identification, treatment, care, and support. Therefore, interventions and peripheral exercises can at least contribute to enhancing their motor abilities, adaptability, and body coordination.
Introduction: Afghanistan may be the only country lacking a system for identification, treatment, and care of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, the main objective of this research is to investigate the effects of visual exercises on the motor abilities of children with ASD in Kabul city.
Methods: This study is a quantitative and quasi-experimental research conducted through fieldwork. The target population includes children with ASD in Kabul city, with a purposive and accessible sampling method. Fourteen children aged 6 to 12 years, diagnosed with Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), were selected and divided into pre-test and post-test groups. The intervention involved a 6-week program consisting of 30-minute sessions. Modified Leckey assessment, Heirarchical Assessment of Balance and Coordination (HABC), and Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS-2) were employed to assess motor abilities. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.
Results: The results indicated that visual exercises had significant and positive effects (p<0.05) on the static and dynamic balance as well as finger movement abilities of children with ASD.
Conclusion: Children with ASD in Afghanistan are among the most underserved globally, lacking any programs or institutions for identification, treatment, care, and support. Therefore, interventions and peripheral exercises can at least contribute to enhancing their motor abilities, adaptability, and body coordination.
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Received: 2024/01/26 | Accepted: 2024/08/12
Received: 2024/01/26 | Accepted: 2024/08/12
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