Background and purpose Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience
difficulty with communication, learning, behaviour, and social interactions. Animal-assisted …

Including animals in autism intervention is growing in both research and practice. A
systematic literature review was conducted to collate and synthesize all empirical research …

Objective This study expands previous equine-assisted intervention research by evaluating
the effectiveness of therapeutic horseback riding (THR) on self-regulation, socialization …

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 …

This systematic map** review mapped current knowledge of equine-assisted
interventions for people with autism to help guide future practice and research. Thirty-three …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become a critical public health issue that affects more
than 78 million people. In many recent studies, the authors have demonstrated that equine …

Equine-assisted activities and therapies are increasing in popularity for treatment of ASD
symptoms. This research evaluated effects of a 5-week programme of therapeutic riding on …

This paper reports a case-control study of a horse riding intervention for children with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). A sample of 26 children, aged 6 to 9 years, were assigned to …

Aim Outdoor adventure programmes aim to improve interpersonal relationships using
adventurous activities. The current study examined the effectiveness of an outdoor …

Equine-assisted services (EASs) are being increasingly used as complementary
interventions for military veterans who have experienced trauma. However, there is limited …