Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONPilot study measuring the effects of therapeutic horseback riding on school-age children and adolescents with autism spectrum disordersRobin L. Gabriels, John A. Agnew, Katherine D. Holt, Amy Shoffner, Pan Zhaoxing, Selga Ruzzano, Gerald H. Clayton, Gary Mesibov Research in Autism spectrum disorders (2012) ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionThis preliminary study examined the effects of 10 weekly lessons of therapeutic horseback riding (THR) on 42 participants diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ages 6–16 years) compared to a subset (n = 16) of the total study population who were first evaluated before and after a 10-week waitlist control condition. All participants received baseline and post-condition assessments in the areas of self-regulation (Irritability, Lethargy, Stereotypic Behavior, and Hyperactivity), adaptive living skills, and motor skills. ProfessionUnspecified LocationUSA Intervention TerminologyTherapeutic Riding Study DesignABA with control Sample42 children Age/Population6-16 years Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsAssessments in the areas of self-regulation (Irritability, Lethargy, Stereotypic Behavior, and Hyperactivity), adaptive living skills, and motor skills Result CategorySelf-regulation Dosage/Description of Intervention10 weeks |