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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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23-09-2021 | Original Paper

Preliminary Efficacy of Occupational Therapy in an Equine Environment for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: B. Caitlin Peters, Wendy Wood, Susan Hepburn, Eric J. Moody

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 9/2022

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify appropriate outcome measures and assess preliminary efficacy of occupational therapy in an equine environment (OT^ee HORSPLAY) for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Twenty-four youth with ASD aged 6–13 were randomized to 10 weeks of OT^ee HORSPLAY or to a waitlist control condition, occupational therapy in a garden. Youth demonstrated significantly improved goal attainment and social motivation, and decreased irritability after OT^ee HORSPLAY. When compared to the subset of participants who completed the waitlist control condition, the OT^ee HORSPLAY group still demonstrated significant improvements in goal attainment. This study provides preliminary evidence that horses can be integrated into occupational therapy for youth with ASD to improve social and behavioral goals.

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Titel: Preliminary Efficacy of Occupational Therapy in an Equine Environment for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: B. Caitlin Peters
Wendy Wood
Susan Hepburn
Eric J. Moody
Publicatiedatum: 23-09-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2022
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05278-0

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