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

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 stru...

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Published in:Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 1 - 10
Main Authors: Borgi, Marta, Loliva, Dafne, Cerino, Stefania, Chiarotti, Flavia, Venerosi, Aldina, Bramini, Maria, Nonnis, Enrico, Marcelli, Marco, Vinti, Claudia, Santis, Chiara, Bisacco, Francesca, Fagerlie, Monica, Frascarelli, Massimo, Cirulli, Francesca
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Jan2016
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