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Randomized controlled trial reveals fine motor games improve function in children with autism, suggesting therapy benefits.
Aims Based on the observed correlation between core symptoms and fine motor function in children with ASD, this study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of a novel, fine motor task-oriented sports game intervention, compared to traditional SI. Methods Forty-five children with ASD were randomly allocated to two groups. The experimental group received the fine motor-oriented sports game intervention, while the control group received traditional SI. Core symptoms and fine motor function were assessed using the ABC, CABS, CARS, and PDMS-FM scales at both baseline and post-intervention, with the ABC scale serving as the primary outcome measure. Results In the randomized comparison, the experimental group showed superior outcomes to the control group post-intervention, with significantly greater reductions in ABC, CARS, and CABS scores and a greater increase in PDMS-FM score (all P < 0.05). Conclusions The fine motor-oriented sports game intervention proved more effective than SI in ameliorating the core symptoms and improving fine motor function in children with ASD. Trial registration The study has been registered at ChiCTR.org (ChiCTR2400086052) on 2024-06-24.
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