Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autistic disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the medical record Membership of children in the Urmia Autism Association and having a medical record Age range of 8-12 years old No medical prohibition for children to attend educational sessions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children who have a history of self-harm or alteration or suicide Children who have a history of violence against animals or fear of animals Children who have underlying diseases in addition to autism (such as epilepsy, hypertension, psychiatric illness, asthma, and other illnesses) Children with a history of hippotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Behavioral disorders score. Timepoint: The questionnaire is completed in two stages, the first stage at the beginning of the equine therapy sessions and before the intervention, the second stage at the end of the intervention and in the closing session by the parents. Method of measurement: In this study, in addition to a questionnaire related to demographic information of children with autism, questionnair of behavioral disorders in children with autism spectrum (parent form) will be used to collect data.;Executive functional behavior rating. Timepoint: The questionnair are completed in two stages, the first stage at the beginning of the equine therapy sessions and before the intervention, the second stage at the end of the intervention and in the closing session by the parents. Method of measurement: In this study, in addition to a questionnaire related to demographic information of children with autism, questionnair of behavioral rating questionnaire of executive function will be used to collect data. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences