The Effect of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Sensory Processing of Children with Autism

Al-Shirawi, Mariam Essa.; Al-zayer, Rehab Hassan

doi:10.19044/esj.2018.v14n15p364

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“…Unfortunately, problems with constipation and painful defecation are common in children with disabilities [40] as well as urinary retention problems [41]. Horse rhythmic movements are known to mobilize the child's pelvic girdle and muscles, thus stimulating intestinal peristalsis and elimination, which is vital for a child's well-being [42]. We found no relevant study in which parents of children with disabilities reported specific effects of THR on the elimination of body wastes.…”

Section: Parental Perception Of Changes In Their Child's Basic Life Nmentioning

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“…Four children involved in this study implemented hygiene practices more often and with increased independence after THR (CAT "maintaining personal hygiene"). A literature search showed no available relevant study describing similar benefits of THR, although problems with hygiene practices in children with disabilities are no exception [42]. For example, children with ASD, due to deficits in sensory processing, have various behavioral problems, and among them avoiding hygiene procedures for washing face, hair, or teeth [42].…”

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Parental Perception of Changes in Basic Life Needs of Children with Disabilities after Six Months of Therapeutic Horseback Riding: A Qualitative Study

Lovrić

Farčić

Mikšić

et al. 2020

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Therapeutic horseback riding (THR) has a positive effect on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning of children with disabilities. Parents’ reports of the effects of THR on their children support professionals in individualizing the THR program. With this qualitative study, we aimed to explore parents’ perceptions of changes in the basic life needs of their children with disabilities after six months of THR lessons and to survey parents’ explanations for the causes of these changes. The study involved parents of 13 children with disabilities who were enrolled in a six-month THR program. Parents continuously monitored their children and wrote a report on possible changes in their child’s needs according to Virginia Henderson’s need theory. Qualitative content analysis of parents’ reports indicated only positive changes in 11 children. Most codes were identified in categories “relationships and communication with other people” and “movement and posturing”. Other categories identified codes such as easier breathing, a better quality of sleep, better appetite, better elimination of stool and urine, more independence in clothing and maintaining personal hygiene, and greater interest in play and learning. Parents’ reports are further supported by the assessments of professionals. Most parents think THR is responsible for the noticeable improvements in their children’s quality of life.

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Section: Parental Perception Of Changes In Their Child's Basic Life Nmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Parental Perception Of Changes In Their Child's Basic Life Nmentioning

confidence: 99%

Parental Perception of Changes in Basic Life Needs of Children with Disabilities after Six Months of Therapeutic Horseback Riding: A Qualitative Study

Lovrić

Farčić

Mikšić

et al. 2020

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Terapias y actividades asistidas con animales para niños con TEA: un estudio de revisión

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Este trabajo incluye una revisión de la literatura publicada entre 2010 y 2019 que aborda la efectividad de las Terapias y Actividades Asistidas con Animales como intervención con niños y adolescentes con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA). Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, ProQuest, ERIC y Google Scholar, empleando los términos [(animal assisted therapy OR animal assisted intervention OR dog-assisted therapy OR equine-assisted therapy OR dolphin-assisted therapy) AND (autism OR ASD)]. Se identificaron 245 estudios, de los cuales se seleccionaron 40 con base en diferentes criterios de inclusión, tales como que las intervenciones descritas tengan un enfoque psicoeducativo y sean evaluadas mediante instrumentos rigurosos. En cada uno de ellos se revisaron las variables analizadas, los instrumentos de evaluación utilizados, las características de cada intervención y los resultados obtenidos. Los resultados sugieren que los animales más utilizados son el caballo y el perro, y que este tipo de intervención tiene efectos positivos para niños con TEA en áreas como la interacción y la comunicación social, el comportamiento y el desarrollo motor, entre otros. Se concluye que es una intervención beneficiosa para niños y adolescentes con autismo, aunque siempre como complemento de otro tipo de tratamientos.

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The Effect of Therapeutic Riding on Some Motor Skills in Children With Asperger's Syndrome

Gencheva¹,

Stefanova²,

Angelcheva³

2021

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Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder associated with autism, characterized by repetitive behaviour, significant movement disturbance, including some poor motor skills and clumsiness. Therapeutic riding (TR) focuses on the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of the rider. TR is a form of the physical, occupational and speech therapy that uses the specific movements of equestrian therapeutic techniques to facilitate normal muscle tone and to enhance balance, coordination, and motor development. PURPOSE: The aim is to evaluate the impact of therapeutic riding on motor skills of children with AS. METHODS: Changes in posture were assessed using the Posture Assessment Scale and child’s coordination in everyday functional activities using the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ’2007).Five children with AS, aged 4.9-year-old to 7.2-year-old participated in the study. RESULTS: We registered some improvements during the horseback riding course: better head and posture position and fine motor/handwriting general coordination. CONCLUSION: Although the study is only a pilot one with a small group of participants, the results clearly show that Therapeutic riding causes positive changes of some motor skills for children with AS.

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The Effect of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Sensory Processing of Children with Autism

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Parental Perception of Changes in Basic Life Needs of Children with Disabilities after Six Months of Therapeutic Horseback Riding: A Qualitative Study

Parental Perception of Changes in Basic Life Needs of Children with Disabilities after Six Months of Therapeutic Horseback Riding: A Qualitative Study

Terapias y actividades asistidas con animales para niños con TEA: un estudio de revisión

The Effect of Therapeutic Riding on Some Motor Skills in Children With Asperger's Syndrome

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