Preliminary Effects of the CO-OP Approach in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In brief

Autism spectrum disorder may affect children's participation in daily occupations through difficulties related to motor planning, problem-solving, attention, behavioral regulation, and sensory processing. The Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance approach is a goal-oriented intervention that supports children in identifying and using cognitive strategies to improve the performance of personally meaningful activities. This pilot study aims to examine the preliminary effects of a 10-session Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance intervention on occupational performance, satisfaction with performance, observed performance quality, and individualized goal attainment in primary school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder. Possible changes in autism-related behavioral characteristics and sensory processing patterns will also be examined.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07717853

Run by

Atlas University

People needed

10

Starts

2026-07-10

Expected to finish

2026-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-21

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 10. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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 is running

• Atlas University — Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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