Can Therapeutic Horsemanship Benefit Children on the Autism Spectrum?
Presenter Hometown
Bow, NH
Major
Recreation and Park Administration
Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Michelle Davis Gerken
Mentor Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Recommended Citation
Koornneef, Rachel Mae, "Can Therapeutic Horsemanship Benefit Children on the Autism Spectrum?" (2017). University Presentation Showcase Event. 76.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2017/undergraduate/76
Abstract
Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are becoming more prevalent in today's world. With the increase of individuals having autism spectrum disorder there is a need for new innovative forms of therapy. Therapeutic horsemanship is an intervention that has many benefits for children with autism spectrum disorder. The objective of this study is to examine qualitative research on the benefits of therapeutic horsemanship and children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and determine whether therapeutic horsemanship is an effective intervention. Research shows that children that participate in therapeutic horsemanship become less irritable, less hyperactive, and show overall improvement (Bass, Duchowny, & Llabre, 2009). Therapeutic horsemanship is an effective intervention because research has shown benefits in the emotional, developmental, and quality of life in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. These finding will offer a non-traditional intervention that allows children with autisms spectrum disorder to improve their quality of life.
Presentation format
Poster
Poster Number
102
Can Therapeutic Horsemanship Benefit Children on the Autism Spectrum?
Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are becoming more prevalent in today's world. With the increase of individuals having autism spectrum disorder there is a need for new innovative forms of therapy. Therapeutic horsemanship is an intervention that has many benefits for children with autism spectrum disorder. The objective of this study is to examine qualitative research on the benefits of therapeutic horsemanship and children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and determine whether therapeutic horsemanship is an effective intervention. Research shows that children that participate in therapeutic horsemanship become less irritable, less hyperactive, and show overall improvement (Bass, Duchowny, & Llabre, 2009). Therapeutic horsemanship is an effective intervention because research has shown benefits in the emotional, developmental, and quality of life in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. These finding will offer a non-traditional intervention that allows children with autisms spectrum disorder to improve their quality of life.
