An experimental analysis of the effects of therapeutic horseback riding on the behavior of children with autism

Jenkins, Sarah R.; Reed, Florence D. DiGennaro

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2013.02.008

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“…Jenkins and Reed [35] The effects of HT on the behavior of children ASD TRF CBCL THR did not produce clinically significant effects on participant affect.…”

Section: Target Behaviors Suggested By Parentsmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Anderson and Meints [38] reported improvements in aspects of social functioning including the reduction of maladaptive behaviors and improvements in empathizing. Jenkins and Reed [35] reported no clinically significant effects on participants' social responsiveness, spontaneous initiations, off-task behavior, compliance, problem behavior, or performance. However they reported that the postures of three of four participants improved during therapeutic horseback riding.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Three studies were randomized controlled trials rated as Level I [32] and Level II [26,33]. Three studies were cohort studies (Level III) with research and concurrent control groups [34][35][36]. Three studies were rated as Level IV, one used a one-group pre-post design [37].…”

Section: Study Characteristics and Level Of Evidencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Lanning et al [36] A repeated measures research design (III) assessment combined with weekly follow-up assessments [32,33,35,42]. Most studies combined between two and six assessment tools while only three studies used a single tool [32,43,45].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The BOT-2 [47], is a standardized performance assessment tool with good psychometric properties that measure proficiency in four motor-area; fine manual control, manual coordination, body coordination and strength and agility using a goal-directed activities [47]. Four studies used the BOT-2, one study did not include these data as participants were unable to perform the test tasks due to their difficulty to comprehend or follow the instructions [35]. One study used the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) [48] and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-4) [49] was used to assess language abilities.…”

Section: Outcome Measures and Instrumentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Systematic Review of Hippotherapy (horseback riding) for Individuals with Autism is the Cognitive Level Considered?

Atun-Einy¹,

Lotan²

2017

Autism Open Access

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Background: Hippotherapy (HT) or horseback riding is a therapeutic modality that is suggested to improve function in children with cerebral palsy (CP), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Aim: The aim of this review was to evaluate HT in children with ASD and to assess the feasibility to conclude on this effect, considering the cognitive level of participants. Method:Articles describing HT intervention with individuals with ASD were methodically collected and evaluated. Strength of evidence was graded according to the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine.Results: Most of the 17 articles found supported evidence of positive outcome across a broad range of ASD challenges. Only 5 studies reported participants' IQ level so that the effect of cognitive ability on outcome could not be fully ascertained. Only one study was rated at evidence level I (highest level), two studies were rated at evidence level II, and the remainder were rated at evidence levels III-V. Conclusion:The findings suggest that HT benefits children with ASD. Nevertheless, the evidence supporting HT for individuals with ASD and IDD is limited due to methodological limitations of past research, highlighting the need for further study.

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“…Jenkins and Reed [35] The effects of HT on the behavior of children ASD TRF CBCL THR did not produce clinically significant effects on participant affect.…”

Section: Target Behaviors Suggested By Parentsmentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Spscmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Study Characteristics and Level Of Evidencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Assessment Tools and Outcome Measuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Outcome Measures and Instrumentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Systematic Review of Hippotherapy (horseback riding) for Individuals with Autism is the Cognitive Level Considered?

Atun-Einy¹,

Lotan²

2017

Autism Open Access

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Comparing training methods to improve volunteer skills during therapeutic horseback riding: A randomized control trial

Peter

Shuler

Jones

et al. 2021

J of App Behav Analysis

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On Eagles' Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship CenterAlthough in-vivo behavioral skills training (BST) is often effective, it may be too resourceintensive for organizations that rely on volunteers. Alternatives to in-vivo BST include video models or interactive computer training (ICT), but the utility of these procedures for training volunteers remains largely unknown. We used a randomized control trial to teach multiple skills to new volunteers at a therapeutic riding center. A total of 60 volunteers were assigned to one of three groups using block randomization. Depending on group assignment, volunteers received instructions and modeling through in-vivo interactions, a video model, or ICT. All volunteers completed in-vivo role plays with feedback. Skills were measured by unblinded observers during role plays. There were no statistically significant differences in accuracy of role-play performance between volunteers in the in-vivo BST and ICT groups, but both outperformed the videomodel group. The ICT and video model required statistically significantly less time from a live instructor than did in-vivo training. Thus, although in-vivo BST remains best practice, ICT may be a viable alternative when training resources are limited.

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Equine-Related Treatments For Mental Disorders Lack Empirical Support: A Systematic Review of Empirical Investigations

Anestis

Zawilinski

et al. 2014

J. Clin. Psychol.

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An experimental analysis of the effects of therapeutic horseback riding on the behavior of children with autism

Cited by 56 publications

References 16 publications

A Systematic Review of Hippotherapy (horseback riding) for Individuals with Autism is the Cognitive Level Considered?

A Systematic Review of Hippotherapy (horseback riding) for Individuals with Autism is the Cognitive Level Considered?

Comparing training methods to improve volunteer skills during therapeutic horseback riding: A randomized control trial

Equine-Related Treatments For Mental Disorders Lack Empirical Support: A Systematic Review of Empirical Investigations

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