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Journal of autism and developmental disorders
Feb, 2025;55 (2): 510-523.

Effects of Horseback Riding on the Postural Control of Autistic Children: A Multiple Baseline Across-subjects Design.

Juan Vives-Vilarroig, Paola Ruiz-Bernardo, Andrés García-Gómez
Author Information
  1. Juan Vives-Vilarroig: Universidad Cardenal Herrera, CEU, Castellón, C. Grecia, 31, Castellón de la Plana, 12006, España. ORCID
  2. Paola Ruiz-Bernardo: Universidad Jaume I. Castellón, Av. Vicent Sos Baynat, s/n, Castellón de la Plana, 12071, España. ruizma@uji.es. ORCID
  3. Andrés García-Gómez: Universidad de Extremadura. Badajoz, Av. de Elvas, s/n, Badajoz, 06006, España. ORCID
PMID: 38246963 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-023-06174-5

Abstract

The aim of this research was to study the effect of a horseback-riding programme on postural control in a group of autistic children (ASD). Nine children aged 9 to 12 years participated in this study through a multiple baseline across subjects design. The whole programme took place over nine months. Participants followed a previously developed specific horseback-riding programme, consisting of 45-minute sessions held twice a week for at least three months. To evaluate postural control, the average velocity of the centre of pressure displacement was measured by means of a posturographic platform. Results indicated that this intervention with horses had a positive effect on the postural control in children with ASDs.

Keywords

Autism spectrum disorder Horse-assisted activities Horseback riding therapeutics Postural control

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MeSH Term

Humans
Child
Male
Postural Balance
Female
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Autistic Disorder
Horses
Animals
Treatment Outcome
Journal Article

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