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April 14, 2026Frontiers in Public HealthOpen Access

Effects of improved creative play interventions on social communication, behavioral, and cognitive function in children with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial

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MZMengchang ZhangThe First People's Hospital of Guiyang MZMengzi ZhaoThe First People's Hospital of Guiyang YZYanfang ZhangThe First People's Hospital of Guiyang

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Randomized controlled trial shows improved creative play enhances social communication and cognitive skills in children with ASD, suggesting effective intervention.

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The study aims to assess the impact of improved creative play interventions on social communication, behavior, and cognitive function in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Single-blind randomized controlled trial
Enrolled 72 children aged 3–8 years with autism spectrum disorder
Participants randomized into control (routine rehabilitation) and intervention groups (routine rehabilitation plus creative play)
Assessments conducted using multiple standardized scales at baseline and post-intervention after 12 weeks
The intervention group showed significant improvements in social responsiveness (SRS-2 T-score, p < 0.001) compared to the control group.
Improved scores were observed across all ATEC subscales and total score in the intervention group (p < 0.001).
Significant gains in fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cognitive performance, and verbal cognition were noted in the intervention group, especially in cognitive performance (p < 0.001)

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ddd8eee195c95cdefd6694 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1768848

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Randomized controlled trial shows improved creative play enhances social communication and cognitive skills in children with ASD, suggesting effective intervention.

Effects of improved creative play interventions on social communication, behavioral, and cognitive function in children with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial

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Effects of improved creative play interventions on social communication, behavioral, and cognitive function in children with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial

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