Autism Spectrum Disorder. A type of pervasive developmental disorder that differs from childhood autism either in age of onset or in failing to fulfil all three sets of diagnostic criteria. This subcategory should be used when there is abnormal and impaired development that is pre
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The Experimental groups were considered as one 60-90 minute sessions for 14 successive weeks of Hippotherapy program. in fact The word Hippotherapy is the usage of horses in the therap
Treatment - Other
The Experimental groups were considered as one 60-90 minute sessions for 14 successive weeks of Hippotherapy program. in fact The word Hippotherapy is the usage of horses in the therapy process. The a
The Control groups has not been part of any treatment or physical activities during 14 weeks of Hippotherapy session.
Sponsors
Investigator
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
7 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria:(recognition of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Physiologist and Occupational therapy and having the medical report, having no record of Epilepsy, Orthopedic, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory diseases, using no other treatment or Physical therapy or Hippotherapy; having confirmation of Psychotherapist and the family). Exclusion criteria:(Absence during the Hippotherapy session, using other treatment methods such as: Physical or Sport activities.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Static Balance. Timepoint: Befor staring the Hippotherapy programm and then after 14 weeks. Method of measurement: The stork test.;Dynamic Balance. Timepoint: Befor staring the Hippotherapy programm and then after 14 weeks. Method of measurement: Balance Board.;Reaction Time. Timepoint: Befor staring the Hippotherapy programm and then after 14 weeks. Method of measurement: Nelson's Ruler facilitated test.;Gait Cycle(Duration of Gait Cycle, The Number of Step, Speed of Step, Length of Step). Timepoint: Befor staring the Hippotherapy programm and then after 14 weeks. Method of measurement: Observing the sole trace and recorded by Digital camera and chronometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSara Mirzabeigi Fini
Islamic Azad University Islamshahr Branch
Outcome results
None listed