Objective: The present study aims to determine the effectiveness of selected Taekwondo exercises as an empowering intervention on improving balance and motor coordination, enhancing social interactions, and reducing procrastination in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).



Methodology: This applied study employs a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design with a control group and an 8-week follow-up period. Using a multi-stage cluster random sampling method, 150 children aged 6 to 12 with ASD from 5 provinces will be selected and randomly assigned to experimental (n = 75) and control (n = 75) groups. The experimental group will receive the Taekwondo training intervention for 16 weeks (two 60-minute sessions per week). Data will be collected using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2), the Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2), and the Tuckman Procrastination Scale. The collected data will be analyzed using Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) and repeated measures ANOVA in SPSS software.



Conclusion (Expected): It is anticipated that Taekwondo exercises, due to their structured and discipline-oriented nature, along with the combination of physical activities and mental focus, will significantly improve motor functions, develop communication skills, and reduce procrastination (arising from executive function deficits) in these children. The findings of this study can introduce the Taekwondo protocol to specialists as an effective, non-pharmacological, complementary intervention for implementation in autism educational and rehabilitation centers.