Health, Human Performance, and Recreation Department, Baylor University, One Bear Place, 97313, Waco, TX, 76798, USA,
J Autism Dev Disord. 2014 Aug;44(8):1897-907. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2062-5.
Quality of life assessments were used in this study to determine the behavioral changes of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who participated in equine assisted activities. Behavioral changes of children with ASD participating in 9 weeks of equines assisted activities (EAA) (N = 10) were compared to behavioral changes of children who participated in a non-equine intervention (N = 8). Parents noted significant improvements in their child's physical, emotional and social functioning following the first 6 weeks of EAA. The children participating in the non-equine program also demonstrated improvement in behavior, but to a lesser degree. The favorable outcome of this study lends support for continuation of programs utilizing EAA in the treatment of children with ASD.
本研究采用生活质量评估来确定参加马术辅助活动的自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）儿童的行为变化。将 9 周马术辅助活动（EAA）（N=10）中 ASD 儿童的行为变化与参加非马术干预（N=8）的儿童的行为变化进行比较。家长注意到，在 EAA 的前 6 周后，孩子的身体、情绪和社交功能有显著改善。参加非马术计划的孩子的行为也有所改善，但程度较小。这项研究的良好结果为继续利用 EAA 治疗 ASD 儿童的项目提供了支持。
