Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONEffect of Hippotherapy on Motor Control, Adaptive Behaviors, and Participation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot StudyAjzenman HF, Standeven JW, Shurtleff TL Am J Occup Ther. (2013) ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionThe purpose of this investigation was to determine whether hippotherapy increased function and participation in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We hypothesized improvements in motor control, which might increase adaptive behaviors and participation in daily activities. Six children with ASD ages 5-12 participated in 12 weekly 45-min hippotherapy sessions. Measures pre- and post-hippotherapy included the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-II and the Child Activity Card Sort. Motor control was measured preintervention and postintervention using a video motion capture system and force plates. ProfessionOccupational Therapist LocationUSA Intervention TerminologyHPOT Study DesignComparison Sample6 children Age/Population5-12 years Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsVineland Adaptive Behavior Scale-II; Child Activity Card Sort; Foce Plates and Video Motion Capture Result CategoryPostural Control, Adaptive Behavior, Participation Dosage/Description of Intervention1x wk x 12 wks, 45 min mounted on horse |