Table 2.
RCTs of non-pharmacological interventions on stereotyped and repetitive behaviors in preschool children with autism.
| Author, Year | Study design | Quality of Article % | Number of Intervention Group (Mean Age) | Number of Control Group (Mean Age) | Intervention | Intervention Duration | Outcome | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field et al. (1997) | RCT | 80 | 11(54) | 11(54) | Touch therapy | 4 Weeks | Stereotypic behaviors | Significant improvement compared to control group |
| Bahrami et al. (2012) | RCT | 65 | 15(110) | 15(108) | Kata techniques training program | 56 Sessions | Stereotypic behaviors | Significant improvement compared to control group |
| Oriel et al. (2011) | Cross-over clinical trial | 75 | 9(62) | 9(62) | Aerobic exercise | 3 Weeks | Stereotypic behaviors | No significant improvement |