The Association Between Therapeutic Horseback Riding and the Social Communication and Sensory Reactions of Children with Autism

被引：94

作者：

Ward, Sandra C. ^{[1
]}

Whalon, Kelly ^{[1
]}

Rusnak, Katrina ^{[2
]}

Wendell, Kimberly ^{[2
]}

Paschall, Nancy ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Coll William & Mary, Sch Educ, Williamsburg, VA 23185 USA

[2] Cori Sikich Therapeut Riding Ctr, Dream Catchers, Toano, VA USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | 2013年 / 43卷 / 09期

关键词：

Autism; Autism spectrum disorder; Therapeutic horseback riding; Animal assisted therapy;

D O I：

10.1007/s10803-013-1773-3

中图分类号：

B844 [发展心理学（人类心理学）];

学科分类号：

040202 ;

摘要：

This study investigated the association between therapeutic riding (TR) and the social communication and sensory processing skills of 21 elementary students with autism attending TR as part of a school group. An interrupted treatment design was employed to determine whether children were able to maintain treatment effects following the removal of TR. Teacher ratings indicated that participating children with autism significantly increased their social interaction, improved their sensory processing, and decreased the severity of symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorders following TR. Gains were not maintained consistently after two 6-week breaks from TR, but were recovered once TR was reinstated. Potential explanations regarding the benefits of TR are discussed, and suggestions for future research provided.

引用

页码：2190 / 2198

页数：9

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