Abstract
Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT), in its various forms, is an innovative approach emerging in the treatment of symptoms and difficulties associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This literature review presents an overview of the current research on psychosocial outcomes of EAAT for children and adolescents with ASD. Sixteen studies published in peer-reviewed journals between 2007 and 2017 were selected for inclusion. The research reports outcomes which include improvements in multiple areas of functioning relating to core features of ASD, such as greater social interaction and decreased problematic behaviors. Yet, there is much variability in the presentation of EAAT across the studies, with the majority concerned with therapeutic riding. EAAT may be relevant and powerful for client populations where there has been limited success with traditional clinic- or room-based forms of treatment.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 325-337 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Sep 2019 |
Keywords
- Animal-assisted therapy
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Equine-assisted activity
- Equine-assisted intervention
- Equine-assisted therapy
- Psychosocial functioning
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Equine-assisted interventions for psychosocial functioning in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder : a literature review. / Tan, Vanessa Xue Ling; Simmonds, Janette Graetz.
In: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Vol. 6, No. 3, 15.09.2019, p. 325-337.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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