Skip to main content
Top
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 12/2020

24-04-2020 | Original Paper

Animal Assisted Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parent perspectives

Auteurs: Maeve Doyle London, Lynette Mackenzie, Meryl Lovarini, Claire Dickson, Alberto Alvarez-Campos

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2020

Log in om toegang te krijgen
share
DELEN

Deel dit onderdeel of sectie (kopieer de link)

  • Optie A:
    Klik op de rechtermuisknop op de link en selecteer de optie “linkadres kopiëren”
  • Optie B:
    Deel de link per e-mail

Abstract

Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is an intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study explores parent perspectives of the impact of five AAT sessions involving trained dogs with their children with ASD. A phenomenological qualitative approach was used to explore first-hand perspectives of parents. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Seventeen parents reported that the presence of the dogs facilitated their children’s engagement, enjoyment, and motivation. Parents also reported that this contributed to gains in the child’s communication with others and the dog (n = 11, 64.7%), behavioral regulation (n = 12, 70.6%), and community participation (n = 14, 82.3%). These findings indicate that parents supported the use of AAT and that dogs facilitated therapeutic gains.
Literatuur
go back to reference American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association.CrossRef American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association.CrossRef
go back to reference Berry, A., Borgi, M., Francia, N., Alleva, E., & Cirulli, F. (2013). Use of assistance and therapy dogs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A critical review of the current evidence. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 19(2), 73–80.CrossRef Berry, A., Borgi, M., Francia, N., Alleva, E., & Cirulli, F. (2013). Use of assistance and therapy dogs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A critical review of the current evidence. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 19(2), 73–80.CrossRef
go back to reference Bowen, G. (2008). Naturalistic inquiry and the saturation concept: A research note. Qualitative Research, 8(1), 137–152.CrossRef Bowen, G. (2008). Naturalistic inquiry and the saturation concept: A research note. Qualitative Research, 8(1), 137–152.CrossRef
go back to reference Christon, L., Mackintosh, V., & Myers, B. (2010). Use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) treatments by parents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4(2), 249–259.CrossRef Christon, L., Mackintosh, V., & Myers, B. (2010). Use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) treatments by parents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4(2), 249–259.CrossRef
go back to reference DiCicco-Bloom, B., & Crabtree, B. (2006). The qualitative research interview. Medical Education, 40(4), 314–321.CrossRef DiCicco-Bloom, B., & Crabtree, B. (2006). The qualitative research interview. Medical Education, 40(4), 314–321.CrossRef
go back to reference Doody, O., & Bailey, M. (2016). Setting a research question, aim and objective. Nurse Researcher, 23(4), 19–23.CrossRef Doody, O., & Bailey, M. (2016). Setting a research question, aim and objective. Nurse Researcher, 23(4), 19–23.CrossRef
go back to reference Friedmann, E., Son, H., & Saleem, M. (2010). The animal−human bond: Health and wellness. In A. Fine (Ed.), Handbook on animal-assisted therapy (3rd ed., pp. 85–100). Boston: Elsevier Inc.CrossRef Friedmann, E., Son, H., & Saleem, M. (2010). The animal−human bond: Health and wellness. In A. Fine (Ed.), Handbook on animal-assisted therapy (3rd ed., pp. 85–100). Boston: Elsevier Inc.CrossRef
go back to reference Goin-Kochel, R., Myers, B., & Mackintosh, V. (2006). Parental reports on the use of treatments and therapies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1(3), 195–209.CrossRef Goin-Kochel, R., Myers, B., & Mackintosh, V. (2006). Parental reports on the use of treatments and therapies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1(3), 195–209.CrossRef
go back to reference Grandin, T., Fine, A., & Bowers, C. (2010). The roles of animals for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In A. Fine (Ed.), Handbook on animal-assisted therapy (3rd ed., pp. 247–264). Boston: Elsevier Inc.CrossRef Grandin, T., Fine, A., & Bowers, C. (2010). The roles of animals for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In A. Fine (Ed.), Handbook on animal-assisted therapy (3rd ed., pp. 247–264). Boston: Elsevier Inc.CrossRef
go back to reference Hare, B. (2007). From nonhuman to human mind: What changed and why? Current Directions in Psychological Science, 16(2), 60–64.CrossRef Hare, B. (2007). From nonhuman to human mind: What changed and why? Current Directions in Psychological Science, 16(2), 60–64.CrossRef
go back to reference Holloway, I., & Wheeler, S. (2013). Qualitative research in nursing and healthcare (3rd ed.). Chichester: Wiley. Holloway, I., & Wheeler, S. (2013). Qualitative research in nursing and healthcare (3rd ed.). Chichester: Wiley.
go back to reference Jalongo, M., Astorino, T., & Bomboy, N. (2004). Canine visitors: The influence of therapy dogs on young children’s learning and well-being in classrooms and hospitals. Early Childhood Education Journal, 32(1), 9–16.CrossRef Jalongo, M., Astorino, T., & Bomboy, N. (2004). Canine visitors: The influence of therapy dogs on young children’s learning and well-being in classrooms and hospitals. Early Childhood Education Journal, 32(1), 9–16.CrossRef
go back to reference Kuhl, P., Tsao, F., & Liu, H. (2003). Foreign-language experience in infancy: Effects of short-term exposure and social interaction on phonetic learning. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 100, 9096–9101.CrossRef Kuhl, P., Tsao, F., & Liu, H. (2003). Foreign-language experience in infancy: Effects of short-term exposure and social interaction on phonetic learning. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 100, 9096–9101.CrossRef
go back to reference Minichiello, V., Madison, J., Hays, T., & Parmenter, G. (2004). Doing qualitative in-depth interviews. In V. Minichiello, G. Sullivan, K. Greenwood, & R. Axford (Eds.), Handbook of research methods for nursing and health science (2nd ed., pp. 411–446). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia. Minichiello, V., Madison, J., Hays, T., & Parmenter, G. (2004). Doing qualitative in-depth interviews. In V. Minichiello, G. Sullivan, K. Greenwood, & R. Axford (Eds.), Handbook of research methods for nursing and health science (2nd ed., pp. 411–446). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.
go back to reference Morey, D. (2010). Dogs: Domestication and the development of a social bond. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.CrossRef Morey, D. (2010). Dogs: Domestication and the development of a social bond. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.CrossRef
go back to reference Moustakas, C. (1994). Phenomenological research methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.CrossRef Moustakas, C. (1994). Phenomenological research methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.CrossRef
go back to reference O’Haire, M. (2013). Animal-assisted intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic literature review. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43(7), 1606–1622.CrossRef O’Haire, M. (2013). Animal-assisted intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic literature review. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43(7), 1606–1622.CrossRef
go back to reference Patton, M. (2009). Qualitative research & evaluation methods. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Patton, M. (2009). Qualitative research & evaluation methods. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
go back to reference Sams, M., Fortney, E., & Willenbring, S. (2006). Occupational therapy incorporating animals for children with Autism: A pilot investigation. American Occupational Therapy Association, 60, 268–274.CrossRef Sams, M., Fortney, E., & Willenbring, S. (2006). Occupational therapy incorporating animals for children with Autism: A pilot investigation. American Occupational Therapy Association, 60, 268–274.CrossRef
go back to reference Stenfors-Hayes, T., Hult, H., & Dahlgren, M. (2013). A phenomenographic approach to research in medical education. Medical Education, 47(3), 261–270.CrossRef Stenfors-Hayes, T., Hult, H., & Dahlgren, M. (2013). A phenomenographic approach to research in medical education. Medical Education, 47(3), 261–270.CrossRef
go back to reference Tai, J., & Ajjawi, R. (2016). Undertaking and reporting qualitative research. The Clinical Teacher, 13(3), 175–182.CrossRef Tai, J., & Ajjawi, R. (2016). Undertaking and reporting qualitative research. The Clinical Teacher, 13(3), 175–182.CrossRef
go back to reference Tanner, K., Hand, B., O'Toole, G., & Lane, A. (2015). Effectiveness of interventions to improve social participation, play, leisure, and restricted and repetitive behaviors in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(5), 6905180010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.017806.CrossRef Tanner, K., Hand, B., O'Toole, G., & Lane, A. (2015). Effectiveness of interventions to improve social participation, play, leisure, and restricted and repetitive behaviors in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(5), 6905180010. https://​doi.​org/​10.​5014/​ajot.​2015.​017806.CrossRef
Metagegevens
Titel
Animal Assisted Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parent perspectives
Auteurs
Maeve Doyle London
Lynette Mackenzie
Meryl Lovarini
Claire Dickson
Alberto Alvarez-Campos
Publicatiedatum
24-04-2020
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04512-5

Andere artikelen Uitgave 12/2020

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 12/2020 Naar de uitgave