Effectiveness of a Standardized Equine-Assisted Therapy Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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作者：

Marta Borgi

Dafne Loliva

Stefania Cerino

Flavia Chiarotti

Aldina Venerosi

Maria Bramini

Enrico Nonnis

Marco Marcelli

Claudia Vinti

Chiara De Santis

Francesca Bisacco

Monica Fagerlie

Massimo Frascarelli

Francesca Cirulli

机构：

[1] Istituto Superiore di Sanità,Section of Behavioral Neuroscience, Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience

[2] Sapienza University of Rome,Section of Neurotoxicology and Neuroendocrinology, Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience

[3] Italian Society for Psychosocial Rehabilitation,undefined

[4] Istituto Superiore di Sanità,undefined

[5] DSM ASL RM D,undefined

[6] UOC Neuropsichiatria infantile ASL VT,undefined

[7] A.S.D. Equitazione per tutti,undefined

[8] A.S. Il giardino di Filippo,undefined

[9] A.S.D. Associazione Rubens,undefined

[10] A.S. Palidoro Equitazione,undefined

来源：

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | 2016年 / 46卷

关键词：

Autism spectrum disorder; Animal-assisted interventions; Horses; Rehabilitation;

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摘要：

In this study the effectiveness of an equine-assisted therapy (EAT) in improving adaptive and executive functioning in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was examined (children attending EAT, n = 15, control group n = 13; inclusion criteria: IQ > 70). Therapeutic sessions consisted in structured activities involving horses and included both work on the ground and riding. Results indicate an improvement in social functioning in the group attending EAT (compared to the control group) and a milder effect on motor abilities. Improved executive functioning was also observed (i.e. reduced planning time in a problem-solving task) at the end of the EAT program. Our findings provide further support for the use of animal-assisted intervention programs as complementary intervention strategies for children with ASD.

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