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...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 1 - 10 |
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Springer Nature
Jan2016
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