Theoretical Development of Equine-assisted Activities and Therapies for Children with Autism: A Systematic Mapping Review. Peters B.Caitlin, Wendy Wood Human Animal Interaction BulletinVolume 8, No. 2: Pages 1-35, 2020.
Theoretical Development of Equine-assisted Activities and Therapies for Children with Autism: A Systematic Mapping Review [link]Paper  abstract   bibtex   
In this systematic mapping review, we mapped the state of theoretical development of equine-assisted activities and therapies for children with autism to help illuminate promising theoretical frameworks. Across 42 studies and 22 non-research reports, we identified 10 explanatory formal theories related to equine-assisted activities and therapies, and several informally hypothesized change mechanisms. Guided by findings, we propose that (1) equine movement, intentionally used by a therapist, challenges and improves postural control and motor skills, and that an equine-assisted activity or therapy can (2) promote engagement, a platform for social development, and (3) provide structured support for social interaction and positively reinforce communication. While promising, these three nascent theoretical frameworks merit further critique, testing, and refinement.
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	title = {Theoretical {Development} of {Equine}-assisted {Activities} and {Therapies} for {Children} with {Autism}: {A} {Systematic} {Mapping} {Review}},
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	abstract = {In this systematic mapping review, we mapped the state of theoretical development of equine-assisted activities and therapies for children with autism to help illuminate promising theoretical frameworks. Across 42 studies and 22 non-research reports, we identified 10 explanatory formal theories related to equine-assisted activities and therapies, and several informally hypothesized change mechanisms. Guided by findings, we propose that (1) equine movement, intentionally used by a therapist, challenges and improves postural control and motor skills, and that an equine-assisted activity or therapy can (2) promote engagement, a platform for social development, and (3) provide structured support for social interaction and positively reinforce communication. While promising, these three nascent theoretical frameworks merit further critique, testing, and refinement.},
	language = {anglais},
	journal = {Human Animal Interaction BulletinVolume 8, No. 2: Pages 1-35},
	author = {{Peters B.Caitlin, Wendy Wood, \& Susan Hepburn}},
	year = {2020},
	pages = {1--35},
}

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