rct · 2015 · en
Randomized Controlled Trial of Therapeutic Horseback Riding in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Gabriels R L, Pan Z, Dechant B, Agnew J A, Brim N, Mesibov G
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Evidencia · SeminalOpen Access
Síntesis
RCT (N=127, ages 6-16, ASD): 10 weeks of therapeutic horseback riding produced significant improvements in irritability, hyperactivity, social communication, and word fluency vs barn-activity control.
Etapas
6-12, 12-18
Dominios
animal-assisted, autism
Tags
equine-assisted · therapeutic-riding · RCT · ASD · irritability · social-communication
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