Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?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.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. It aims to provide a low-cost recreational swim program tailored to their sensory needs. Children with sensory impairments like blindness or deafness, or those who show aggressive behaviors that could be unsafe in the program, may not participate.Exclusion Criteria
My child has a sensory impairment such as blindness or deafness.
Treatment Details
The Sensory Supported Swimming program is being tested for its effectiveness in increasing physical activity, safety around water, and the ability of recreation providers and swim instructors to support children with ASD.
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: SSS InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Sensory Supported Swimming-eight, 30 minute lessons
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University of Kansas Medical CenterKansas City, KS
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Kansas Medical CenterLead Sponsor