The Effect of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Social Functioning in Children with Autism

被引：273

作者：

Bass, Margaret M. ^{[2
]}

Duchowny, Catherine A. ^{[1
]}

Llabre, Maria M. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124 USA

[2] Good Hope Equestrian Training Ctr, Homestead, FL USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | 2009年 / 39卷 / 09期

关键词：

Children; Autism; Therapeutic horseback riding; Social functioning; Equine assisted activities; CEREBELLAR; BENEFITS; ANIMALS;

D O I：

10.1007/s10803-009-0734-3

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 evaluated the effects of therapeutic horseback riding on social functioning in children with autism. We hypothesized that participants in the experimental condition (n = 19), compared to those on the wait-list control (n = 15), would demonstrate significant improvement in social functioning following a 12-weeks horseback riding intervention. Autistic children exposed to therapeutic horseback riding exhibited greater sensory seeking, sensory sensitivity, social motivation, and less inattention, distractibility, and sedentary behaviors. The results provide evidence that therapeutic horseback riding may be a viable therapeutic option in treating children with autism spectrum disorders.

引用

页码：1261 / 1267

页数：7

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