Effectiveness of animal-assisted activities and therapies for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ningkun Xiao,
Vaishnavi Bagayi,
Dandan Yang
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundGiven the rising interest in complementary therapeutic strategies for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this research aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of animal-assisted activities and therapies (AAAT) on various ASD symptoms.MethodsA meticulous search of databases, including Scopus and PubMed, was conducted to gather relevant research on AAAT for ASD. This process led to the selection of 45 studies encompassing 1,212 participants. The chosen studies were then subjected to a meta-… Show more
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