Effect of the CO-OP Approach on Daily Activities in Children with Autism

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This single-group pilot study enrolls children with autism spectrum disorder who are of primary school age and have at least one daily activity goal. Over 10 individualized sessions, the CO-OP approach will be used to guide goal setting, problem solving, and strategy use with collaborative input from the child and family. Outcomes include parent and clinician assessments of occupational performance, satisfaction, observed performance quality, and goal attainment, with exploratory measures on autism-related behaviors and sensory processing before and after the intervention. Baseline and post-intervention scores will be compared to estimate preliminary effects and clinical relevance. The study is conducted at Atlas University in Istanbul with a non-randomized design to explore feasibility and potential impact.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Having a clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
* Being of primary school age
* Having communication and cooperation skills sufficient to participate in the - Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance intervention
* Having at least one daily occupational performance goal identified by the child and/or family
* Being able to attend the assessment and intervention sessions regularly
* Provision of written informed consent by a parent or legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a severe neurological, orthopedic, or psychiatric condition that may substantially affect the assessment or intervention process
* Having severe behavioral difficulties that prevent safe and consistent participation in the intervention sessions
* Having participated in an intensive, structured cognitive strategy-based intervention program within the previous 6 months
* Withdrawal of the child or parent/legal guardian from the study

Where it's running

• Atlas University
  Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Zeynep Çorakcı Yazıcıoğlu
• Email: zcorakci@gmail.com
• Phone: +905376699979

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.