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The use of therapy animals with individuals with autism spectrum disorders
Book Sections | Contributor(s): Grandin, Temple, Fine, Aubrey H., Bowers, Christine M.
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Animal-assisted therapy: a meta-analysis
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Nimer, J., Lundahl, B.
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has been practiced for many years and there is now increasing interest in demonstrating its efficacy through research. To date, no known quantitative review of AAT studies has been published; our study sought to fill this gap. We conducted a comprehensive search of...
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Analysis of child-dog play behavior in child psychiatry
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Prothmann, A., Albrecht, K., Dietrich, S., Hornfeck, U., Stieber, S., Ettrich, C.
Children have a natural affinity for animals and most often communicate with them nonverbally; nonverbal communication is authentic and difficult to influence deliberately. This study examines whether characteristic interaction patterns exist during pet-facilitated therapy with dogs, and whether...
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Preference for, and responsiveness to, people, dogs and objects in children with autism
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Prothmann, A., Ettrich, C., Prothmann, S.
Autism strongly affects the ability to establish social interactions. However, there is some suggestion that people with autism establish close social relationships with nonverbal communicating and intentionally acting animals (such as dogs). In this study, 14 children with autism (3 females, 11...
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Factors affecting behavior and welfare of service dogs for children with autism spectrum disorder
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Burrows, K. E., Adams, C. L., Millman, S. T.
The use of service dogs for children with autism spectrum disorder is a relatively new and growing assistance-dog application. The objectives of this article were to identify and describe the factors influencing an autism service dog's performance and the impact of this type of placement on the...
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The effectiveness of simulated developmental horse-riding program in children with autism
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Wuang, Yee-Pay, Wang, Chih-Chung, Huang, Mao-Hsiung, Su, Chwen-Yng
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Prospective trial of equine-assisted activities in autism spectrum disorder
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Kern, J. K., Fletcher, C. L., Garver, C. R., Mehta, J. A., Grannemann, B. D., Knox, K. R., Richardson, T. A., Trivedi, M. H.
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Innovative autism interventions explored
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Occupational therapy incorporating animals for children with autism: a pilot investigation
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Sams, M. J., Fortney, E. V., Willenbring, S.
This investigation compared language use and social interaction in children with autism receiving two forms of occupational therapy: occupational therapy using standard techniques, and occupational therapy incorporating animals. Twenty-two children between the ages of 7 and 13 received both forms...
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Volitional change in children with autism: a single-case design study of the impact of hippotherapy on motivation
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Taylor, R. R., Kielhofner, G., Smith, C., Butler, S., Cahill, S. M., Ciukaj, M. D., Gehman, M.
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The roles that animals can play with individuals with autism
Book Sections | Contributor(s): Grandin, Temple
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What a dog can do: Children with autism and therapy dogs in social interaction
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Solomon, Olga
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Can Dogs Prime Autistic Children for Therapy? Evidence from a Single Case Study
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Silva, Karine, Correia, Rita, Lima, Mariely, Magalhães, Ana, de Sousa, Liliana
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The effect of therapeutic horseback riding on social functioning in children with autism
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Bass, Margaret M., Duchowny, Catherine A., Llabre, Maria M.
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Effect of service dogs on salivary cortisol secretion in autistic children
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Viau, R., Arsenault-Lapierre, G., Fecteau, S., Champagne, N., Walker, C. D., Lupien, S.
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Guinea pigs-The "Small Great" Therapist for Autistic Children, or: Do Guinea Pigs Have Positive Effects on Autistic Child Social Behavior?
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Krskova, L., Talarovicova, A., Olexova, L.
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Sentinels of safety: service dogs ensure safety and enhance freedom and well-being for families with autistic children
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Burrows, K. E., Adams, C. L., Spiers, J.
Children with autism might display unpredictable and volatile behavior that places them in considerable physical danger and creates stress for the family. Families of autistic children often have limited freedom and experience difficulty with everyday activities. In this qualitative ethology...
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Sentinels of safety: service dogs ensure safety and enhance freedom and well-being for families with autistic children
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Burrows, K. E., Adams, C. L., Spiers, J.
Children with autism might display unpredictable and volatile behavior that places them in considerable physical danger and creates stress for the family. Families of autistic children often have limited freedom and experience difficulty with everyday activities. In this qualitative ethology...
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Animal-assisted interventions for individuals with autism
Books | Contributor(s): Pavlides, Merope
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Animal-assisted intervention for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic literature review
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): O'Haire, M. E.
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Helping children with ASD through canine-assisted play therapy
Book Sections | Contributor(s): Vanfleet, Risë, Coltea, Cosmin
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Effect of hippotherapy on motor control, adaptive behaviors, and participation in children with autism spectrum disorder: a pilot study
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Ajzenman, H. F., Standeven, J. W., Shurtleff, T. L.
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Use of assistance and therapy dogs for children with autism spectrum disorders: a critical review of the current evidence
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Berry, A., Borgi, M., Francia, N., Alleva, E., Cirulli, F.
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The association between therapeutic horseback riding and the social communication and sensory reactions of children with autism
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Ward, S. C., K Whalon, K Rusnak, K Wendell, N Paschall
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Interaction with a therapy dog enhances the effects of social story method in autistic children
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Grigore, A. A., Rusu, A. S.
This study explored the effects of a combination between two methods that have proved to enhance the social abilities of autistic children - Social Story and Animal Assisted Therapy. The main hypothesis of this investigation was that a naturally enriched social environment (i.e., the presence of...
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Therapeutic horseback riding outcomes of parent-identified goals for children with autism spectrum disorder: an ABA' multiple case design examining dosing and generalization to the home and community
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Holm, M. B., Baird, J. M., Kim, Y. J., Rajora, K. B., D'Silva, D., Podolinsky, L., Mazefsky, C., Minshew, N.
We examined whether different doses of therapeutic riding influenced parent-nominated target behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (a) during the session (b) at home, and (c) in the community. We used a single subject multiple Baseline, multiple case design, with dosing of...
