Table 2 Variables of Interest: Domain, source, parameter, description and expected outcome.
Domain | Instrument | Parameter | Description | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cognitive | ISAA | Cognitive Component | Assess participants lack of attention and concentration. Their responses to the instructions are prompt or after a considerable delay. | Decrease |
BASIC-MR (A) | Language | Assess (A) Receptive language ability like pointing to a picture in a book, arranging pictures after listening to a story, etc. (B) Expressive Language like ability to use two phrases, name common objects in use, etc. | Increase | |
Reading-Writing | Assess the reading ability of sight words, own name, scribbling with pencil or chalk, writing own name, address, etc. | Increase | ||
Number-Time | Assess abilities to rote counts till five, count five objects meaningfully, add single digit numbers, name, or identify numbers on the clock, name or identify day, date and months of the year, etc. | Increase | ||
Behavioural | ISAA | Behavioural Pattern | Assess participants engagement in self-stimulatory behaviour in the form of flapping of hands or using an object for this purpose, insisting on following routines, resisting change, restlessness and exhibiting aggressive behaviour. | Decrease |
BASIC-MR (B) | Hyper Activity-Inattention | Assessed the ability to sit in one place for required time, completing task at hand, etc. | Decrease | |
Repetitive Behaviour | Assess patterns like rocking the body, nodding head, shaking parts of the body repeatedly, etc. | Decrease | ||
Emotional | ISAA | Emotional Responsiveness | Individuals with autism do not show the expected feelings in a social situation. Emotional reactions are unrelated to the situation and may show anxiety or fear which is excessive in nature without apparent reason. They may engage in self-talk that is inappropriate for their age and may lack fear of danger. | Decrease |
BASIC-MR (B) | Violent & Destructive Behaviour | Tears books, breaks things, throws objects, etc. | Decrease | |
Temper Tantrums | Bangs head, scratches self, pulls own hair, bites self, peels skin/wound, etc. | Decrease | ||
Self-Injurious Behaviours | Rolls on the floor, screams, cries excessively, etc. | Decrease | ||
Odd Behaviours | Smiles, laughs, or talks to self without reason, collects rubbish, etc. | Decrease |
