Advancing Methods in Animal-Assisted Intervention: Demonstration of Starting Points in Clinical Practice for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Clay, Casey J.; Schmitz, Brittany A.; Hogg, Anna D.; Keicher, Emma S.; Clohisy, Anne M.; Kahng, SungWoo

doi:10.1007/s40617-022-00704-w

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“…The most frequently used species in AAI are dogs, followed by horses. [28] Children with chronic diseases, including ASD, are particularly susceptible to dog-assisted therapy. Attention should be paid to the not yet fully understood and appreciated the role of dogs in the development of children.…”

Section: Mobile Gamesmentioning

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Multifaced therapies in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - A literature review

Sztybór,

Nowak,

Głogowska

et al. 2024

J Educ Health Sport

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Autism is an abnormality in functioning that influences how people interact with others, communicate, learn new things and behave. According to the WHO, autism already occurs in 1 in 100 children. Although it affects people of all ages it is mostly diagnosed in children. This makes the essence of autism management to support the child's development. Autism Syndrome Disorder (ASD) has become a target of research and interest in modern medicine, especially psychiatry pediatrics and psychology. Help and support during the development of a child with ASD have big influence in alleviating symptoms and developing functioning. The multitude of modern therapies makes it available to provide comprehensive care for the child. According to a recent analysis, therapies such as music therapy have positive effects. They can boost a child's communication, interpersonal, social and language skills. They improve the child's overall functioning which converts into his quality of life in adulthood. The profits of occupational or individual therapies are a new case in the context of people with ASD. It requires more extensive randomized studies, but it offers great hope and optimism for the improvement of therapies and a multifaceted support system for children with ASD.

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Section: Mobile Gamesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Multifaced therapies in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - A literature review

Sztybór,

Nowak,

Głogowska

et al. 2024

J Educ Health Sport

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“…Dados alarmantes como esses demonstram a necessidade da implantação de políticas públicas voltadas para a saúde mental, além do desenvolvimento de novas terapias. A TAA, é um dos métodos que pode ser utilizado, sendo demonstrado diversos benefícios (CHARRY-SÁNCHEZ et al, 2018).…”

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Benefícios da relação entre o cão e seu tutor com sintomas de estresse, ansiedade e depressão: revisão de literatura

E Silva,

Ramos,

Alves-Ribeiro

et al. 2024

Cuad. Ed. Desar.

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A Terapia Assistida por Animais (TAA) é uma intervenção complementar ao tratamento de depressão, ansiedade e estresse. A terapia é realizada através de uma equipe multidisciplinar, orientada pelos profissionais que promovem a TAA e a equipe médica responsável pelo paciente. Diferentes animais podem ser utilizados na TAA. Entretanto, a escolha do animal depende do paciente que receberá a terapia. Os cães, geralmente, são os mais selecionados para realização da terapia assistida, cujo intuito é a promoção de conforto e apoio emocional para pacientes doentes, autistas, deficientes ou que sofreram acidentes e, até mesmo, idosos. Deste modo, o presente estudo tem por objetivo a realização de uma revisão da literatura, sobre os efeitos e aplicações da TAA, tendo como finalidade demonstrar as evidências existentes dentro dessa modalidade na área da saúde. A utilização da TAA concomitantemente ao tratamento é utilizada para a diminuição da depressão, reduzindo os efeitos da ansiedade e estresse. Em contrapartida, a introdução de animais de companhia para promoção da saúde humana acompanha alguns desafios, como por exemplo, o risco de transmissão de patógenos zoonóticos, fazendo necessário o acompanhamento médico veterinário. Ainda são escassos os estudos acerca deste tema, tornando-se importante a realização de novas pesquisas, reduzindo fragilidades metodológicas, bem como a sua divulgação, para que seu alcance terapêutico seja maior.

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“…In the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, CAT has been particularly well evaluated in the outpatient treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder [31][32][33]. Robust data stem from clinical trials [4,34,35], patient and parental surveys [36] and multiple systematic reviews [3,4].…”

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“…Now, two decades later, a valid question emerges: whether animal-assisted therapy (abbreviated as AAT) or canine-assisted therapy (abbreviated as CAT) still retains its innovative status or if it has now undergone widespread scientific evaluation, becoming an integral aspect of the classical psychotherapeutic and psychiatric framework [5]. Its application span outpatient treatment [6][7][8], inpatient care [9][10][11], palliative care [12], dental visits [13] and notably, during examinations [14]. It is hard nowadays to imagine therapeutic-pedagogical work without animal-assisted work.…”

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The supporting role of dogs in the inpatient setting: a systematic review of the therapeutic effects of animal-assisted therapy with dogs for children and adolescents in an inpatient setting

Fornefeld,

Zellin,

Schmidt

et al. 2023

Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry

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Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is becoming increasingly popular. The possibilities and guidelines for interventions and methods are very diverse. Currently, published studies mainly concentrate on effects in paediatrics, outpatient therapy and schools. Specific recommendations for AAT in the context of inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry do not exist. This systematic review will attempt to evaluate the existing studies in terms of their methodological quality and specify positive and negative effects, aiming to provide a decision-making aid for everyday clinical practice. A systematic literature search (PubMed/MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, PubPsych, ProQuest, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library) according to the PRISMA criteria resulted in 1,908 identified hits, of which 49 articles were reviewed in full text. Three raters contributed to the review of the articles using a criteria-guided codebook. This systematic review is listed in the PROSPERO database (CRD42022358909). Quality analysis was conducted using Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP). Five studies were identified. The majority of these showed deficits in quality. Therapeutic effects and positive influences on the psychopathological status, interpersonal relationships and subjective well-being or attitudes towards canine-assisted therapy (CAT) could be identified. Current studies indicate positive therapeutic effects of CAT in the inpatient treatment of children and adolescents. A cautiously positive perspective is warranted, but a general recommendation for CAT cannot be given. CAT should be carefully considered, planned, and implemented by professionals. For the future, further randomised controlled studies including follow-up studies, larger subject groups and clinically evaluated interventions are necessary to validate the current results.

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Advancing Methods in Animal-Assisted Intervention: Demonstration of Starting Points in Clinical Practice for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cited by 4 publications

References 46 publications

Multifaced therapies in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - A literature review

Multifaced therapies in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - A literature review

Benefícios da relação entre o cão e seu tutor com sintomas de estresse, ansiedade e depressão: revisão de literatura

The supporting role of dogs in the inpatient setting: a systematic review of the therapeutic effects of animal-assisted therapy with dogs for children and adolescents in an inpatient setting

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