An Experimental Analysis of the Effects of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on the Behavior of Children with Autism

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  • Author(s): Jenkins, Sarah R.; Reed, Florence D. DiGennaro
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jun 2013 7(6):721-740.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2013
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Elsevier. 3251 Riverport Lane, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Tel: 800-325-4177; Tel: 314-447-8000; Fax: 314-447-8033; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      20
    • Subject Terms:
      Therapy; After School Programs; Autism; Recreational Activities; Control Groups; Student Behavior; Animals; Program Effectiveness; Child Behavior; Comparative Analysis; Observation; Behavior Modification; Time on Task; Compliance (Psychology); Horses
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.rasd.2013.02.008
    • ISSN:
      1750-9467
    • Abstract:
      The current study experimentally evaluated the effects of therapeutic horseback riding on the behavior of children with autism using a multiple baseline across participants design and a waitlist control group for comparison purposes. Participants were observed weekly in an after-school program during four center-based activities and during therapeutic horseback riding lessons. We also conducted intermittent probes of behavior at home. Therapeutic horseback riding did not produce systematic changes in affect, responding to others' initiations, spontaneous initiations, off-task behavior, compliance, problem behavior, or performance on two standardized measures. Three of four participants' posture improved during therapeutic horseback riding. (Contains 5 tables and 11 figures.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2013
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1007489