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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 8/2014

01-08-2014 | Original Paper

Effects of Equine Assisted Activities on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Beth A. Lanning, Margaret E. Matyastik Baier, Julie Ivey-Hatz, Nancy Krenek, Jack D. Tubbs

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 8/2014

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Abstract

Quality of life assessments were used in this study to determine the behavioral changes of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who participated in equine assisted activities. Behavioral changes of children with ASD participating in 9 weeks of equines assisted activities (EAA) (N = 10) were compared to behavioral changes of children who participated in a non-equine intervention (N = 8). Parents noted significant improvements in their child’s physical, emotional and social functioning following the first 6 weeks of EAA. The children participating in the non-equine program also demonstrated improvement in behavior, but to a lesser degree. The favorable outcome of this study lends support for continuation of programs utilizing EAA in the treatment of children with ASD.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Effects of Equine Assisted Activities on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs
Beth A. Lanning
Margaret E. Matyastik Baier
Julie Ivey-Hatz
Nancy Krenek
Jack D. Tubbs
Publicatiedatum
01-08-2014
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 8/2014
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2062-5

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