Thai Elephant-assisted Therapy Program: The Feasibility in Assisting an Individual with Autism

Satiansukpong, Nuntanee; Pongsaksri, Methisa; Tipprasert, P.; Pedugsorn, Mayuree; Phiraban, Chitaya; Sasat, Daranee; Sung-U, Sasithon; Vittayakorn, Soisuda

doi:10.1179/otb.2008.58.1.004

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“…The TETP-D uses elephants as a means to promote occupational performance (Satiansukpong et al, 2008;Satiansukpong et al, 2010). This study examined the effect of the TETP-D on balance, postural control and VMI of children with DS.…”

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“…Also Thailand has well-trained elephants available for use in the intervention programme, which enhances the role of Thai elephants as a treatment helper in Thai society. Previous studies used the TETP for autistic individuals, and results showed improvement in their balance, postural control, sensory integration and adaptive behaviour (Satiansukpong et al, 2008;Satiansukpong et al, 2010).…”

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“…Previous studies (Satiansukpong et al, ; Satiansukpong et al, ) had encouraging results from using Thai Elephants as a therapeutic medium for Autism; therefore, Thai Elephant‐Assisted Therapy was proposed for children with DS.…”

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Thai Elephant‐Assisted Therapy Programme in Children with Down Syndrome

Satiansukpong

Pongsaksri

Sasat

2016

Occupation Therapy Intl

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The objectives of this study were to examine the effects of the Thai Elephant-Assisted Therapy Programme for children with Down syndrome (DS) (TETP-D) on balance, postural control and visual motor integration (VMI). A quasi-experimental design with blind control was used. Sixteen children with DS from grades 1 to 6, in a Thailand, public school were recruited for this study. The participants were divided voluntarily into two groups: control and experimental. These both groups received regular school activities, but the experimental group had added treatment, which consisted of TETP-D twice a week for 2 months. The balance subtest of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2, the postural control record form and Beery VMI were applied as outcome measure 1 week before and after the TETP-D. The results showed no significant difference in balance or postural control. However, a significant difference of VMI was shown between the two groups (z = 13.5, p = .04). Children with DS benefited from the TETP-D as it improved their VMI. The TETP-D could improve balance and postural control if provided within a suitable frequency and duration. Further research is needed to test this hypothesis. The limitations of this study are the significant differences in some aspects of the groups at pre-test such as gender and supine flexion of postural control. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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“…Much as MOHO claims that humans have a need to engage in activities within their environments, biophilia attests that nature contains components that support life and that humans have a want and need to interact with natural organisms, as they are a part of the “self,” meaning a part of the person [ 23 – 28 ]. Under the scope of these theories, emerging therapeutic practices have sprouted, including animal-assisted therapy (AAT) [ 27 , 29 ].…”

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Pinnipeds and PTSD: An Analysis of a Human-Animal Interaction Case Study Program for a Veteran

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Vallone

Karnes

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The objective of this study was to examine the impact of a pinniped (grey and harbor seals) facilitated human-animal interaction pilot program on the self-reported PTSD-like symptoms of a veteran. This study analyzed preexisting, deidentified data that represented the participant's scores on the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5). The PCL-5 was completed as part of a pilot program operated in partnership between the Veteran and Military Affiliated Research Center (VMARC) and a local aquarium. Scores on the PCL-5 were collected prior to (T1), midway (T2), and immediately after (T3) completion of the Project Seal to Heal program. Changes in the scores of each item were reported for the participant, for aggregated items that represented different clusters of PTSD symptoms, and for overall scores. Results revealed decreased scores in 11 of the 20 PTSD symptom-related items, improvement in the sum scores for each criteria symptom cluster, and a 15-point decrease in the overall PCL-5 score, indicating clinical significance. These results serve as a call to motivate future research investigating pinniped interactions with veterans who have PTSD in order to determine therapeutic clinical application and outcomes.

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“…The first project, entitled "Thai Elephant-assisted Therapy Program (TETP) the Feasibility in Assisting an Individual with Autism," was a pilot study to examine the feasibility of the TETP in assisting individuals with autism [12]. The TETP was an intensive program comprising 4 days a week within the duration of 3 weeks.…”

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