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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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13-02-2021 | Original Paper

Animal Interaction Affecting Core Deficit Domains Among Children with Autism: A Meta-Analysis

Auteurs: Michael J. Droboniku, Matthew P. Mychailyszyn

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2021

Abstract

Animal-assisted intervention (AAI) has garnered public interest and has been implemented for youth with autism spectrum disorders—a practice supported by anecdotal evidence. While investigations of AAI for children with autism have been conducted, the extant literature is characterized by significant variability in methodology and practice. The present meta-analysis examines the aggregated effects of equine AAI on adaptive functioning among children with autism. Results indicated that interacting with an equine specifically during AAI produced small-to-medium effects (g = 0.40) on the adaptive functioning of children with autism. Recommendations are made for future research on this topic.

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Titel: Animal Interaction Affecting Core Deficit Domains Among Children with Autism: A Meta-Analysis
Auteurs: Michael J. Droboniku
Matthew P. Mychailyszyn
Publicatiedatum: 13-02-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2021
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04891-3

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