Effectiveness of the B.A.S.I.C.S. framework as a multimodal Play-Based intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: a retrospective cohort study
NCT ID NCT07814040
First seen Sep 10, 2026 ยท Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Summary
This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of the B.A.S.I.C.S. framework, a multimodal play-based intervention designed for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The framework integrates balance, autonomy, social interaction, cognition, and self-reliance through structured, play-based therapeutic activities. The intervention combines motor, sensory, cognitive, communication, and peer-based activities within a therapeutic setting. Children with ASD aged 6-12 years who met the predefined eligibility criteria participated in the intervention. Participants received 45-minute multimodal play therapy sessions three times per week for six weeks. Activities were individualized and progressively graded according to each child's tolerance and performance. The effectiveness of the intervention was evaluated by comparing pre-intervention and post-intervention scores on the WeeFIM (Functional Independence Measure for Children) and the Paediatric Balance Scale. The primary purpose was to determine whether participation in the B.A.S.I.C.S. framework was associated with improvements in functional independence and balance among children with ASD. This study provides preliminary evidence regarding the potential effectiveness of a structured multimodal play-based approach that integrates motor, sensory, cognitive, and social components to support functional outcomes in children with ASD.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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6 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to DSM-5 criteria * Age 6-12 years * Both genders * Able to understand simple commands * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \>24 Exclusion Criteria * ASD associated with moderate-to-severe intellectual disability * Neurological disorders * Musculoskeletal deformities * Severe visual impairment * Severe hearing impairment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saveetha Medical College and Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, India
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