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Effects of Equine Assisted Activities on Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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| Authors: | Beth A. Lanning Margaret E. Matyastik Baier Julie Ivey-Hatz Nancy Krenek Jack D. Tubbs |
| Affiliation: | 1. Health, Human Performance, and Recreation Department, Baylor University, One Bear Place, 97313, Waco, TX, 76798, USA 2. Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA 3. Educational Psychology, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA 4. Ride On Center for Kids (R.O.C.K.), Georgetown, TX, USA 5. Department of Statistical Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA |
| 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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