Sensory Supported Swimming for Children With ASD

Part of paid clinical trials in Kansas City, Kansas.

Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Study ID
NCT02747459
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
4 Years - 18 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Sensory Supported Swimming — BEHAVIORAL
    A swimming and water safety program for children with autism spectrum disorders. Individualized instruction utilizing evidence-based teaching methods and sensory modifications.

Study Details

The purpose of Sensory Supported Swimming is to provide a sustainable, low cost recreational swim program for children with ASD. A secondary purpose is to train general recreation providers and swim instructors to meet the unique needs of children. Specific aims include both program development and research aims as described below. Specific Aims: 1\. Provide more opportunities for families of children with ASD to access a recreational swim program at low cost. (program development) 2. Increase the capacity of swim instructors and general recreation providers working with children with ASD. (Research) 3. Increase physical activity for children with ASD in a way that is a good match for their individual sensory needs. (Research) 4. Increase safety among children with ASD in and around the water so they and their families can swim safely. (Research) 5. Transition swimmers with ASD from a learn-to-swim program to an inclusive swim team. (Program Development) Hypotheses 1. The Sensory Supported Swim Program will increase physical activity of children with ASD. 2. The Sensory Supported Swim Program will increase safety of children with ASD in and around the water. 3. The Sensory Supported Swim Program will increase the capacity of general recreation providers and swim instructors to serve children with ASD.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 31, 2012
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2030
Completion
Dec 31, 2030

Study Design

Enrollment
500 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: SSS Intervention
    Sensory Supported Swimming-eight, 30 minute lessons

Primary Outcome Measure

Skill Acquisition Form [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Kansas Medical CenterKansas CityKansas66160-

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