Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises and Sensory Modulation And Motor Skills In Children With ASD

May 4, 2026 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises On Sensory Modulation And Motor Skills In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

This study will adopt a quasi-experimental design, featuring assessments before and after the intervention for both the experimental and control groups. We plan to recruit thirty children aged 9 to 11 years, all diagnosed with ASD, from a local clinical setting. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group, which will undergo 12 sessions of sensory-motor integration exercises, or a control group that will receive standard care. Each session will include structured sensory-based activities based on Ayres Sensory Integration® principles.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasingly affecting children around the globe, bringing with it a variety of behavioral, social, and developmental hurdles.

One of the more subtle yet significant challenges faced by many children with ASD is trouble with sensory modulation and motor coordination. These kids often find it hard to process sensory information in a way that allows them to engage meaningfully with their surroundings. As a result, they may experience behavioral issues, struggle with motor planning, and have a harder time participating in daily activities. To help with this, sensory-motor integration exercises are designed to enhance how the nervous system interprets and reacts to sensory input, leading to smoother and more coordinated physical responses. While these therapies have been looked into in various parts of the world, their application in structured and culturally relevant ways in South Asia is still quite limited. This project seeks to explore how a sensory-motor integration intervention can impact sensory responsiveness and motor skill development in children with ASD. This study will adopt a quasi-experimental design, featuring assessments before and after the intervention for both the experimental and control groups. We plan to recruit thirty children aged 9 to 11 years, all diagnosed with ASD, from a local clinical setting. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group, which will undergo 12 sessions of sensory-motor integration exercises, or a control group that will receive standard care. Each session will include structured sensory-based activities based on Ayres Sensory Integration® principles. We will utilize tools TGMD and Sensory Modulation Assessment Tool to evaluate outcomes. The quantitative data collected will be analyzed to compare improvements in sensory and motor skills between the two groups. The goal is to support the incorporation of sensory-motor strategies into rehabilitation programs for children with ASD, especially in low-resource settings.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

28

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab Province
      • Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
        • Recruiting
        • Allied Hospital
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Maha Sattar, MS-PPT
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Eram Aslam, MS

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) confirmed by a psychiatrist/psychologist.
  • Children aged 9-11 years.
  • Moderate severity of ASD.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Use of any sedative/hypnotic drugs.
  • Comorbid psychological or neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy).
  • Withdrawal of consent at any point during the study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Ayre's sensoray integration exercises

Conducted over 12 sessions (3 times/week for 4 weeks), each session lasting ~45 minutes.

Exercises based on Ayres' sensory integration therapy and included, Activities for tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular stimulation. Tasks like pressing play dough, crawling, balancing, jumping, swinging, and obstacle navigation.

Sessions were individualized and child-centred to promote adaptive responses
Other: Ayre's Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises
Ayres' Sensory-Motor Integration Exercises are play-based therapeutic activities designed to improve how children process sensory information. They target tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems through tasks like swinging, balancing, crawling, and object manipulation. Sessions are individualized and child-centered to promote adaptive responses, motor coordination, and functional skills.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
TGMD-2
Time Frame: 3rd Day
The Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2) is a standardized assessment used to evaluate gross motor skills in children aged 3-10 years. It measures locomotor and object control skills, with each performance criterion scored as 1 (present) or 0 (absent). The raw score for each subtest ranges from 0 (lowest) to 48 (highest), while the overall Gross Motor Quotient (GMQ) ranges from 46 to 160, with higher scores indicating better motor performance.
3rd Day

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Eram Aslam, MS, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 4, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 8, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 8, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Riphah/G-III/RCR&AHS/B45-185

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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