نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دانشجوی دکتری رفتار حرکتی، دانشکده تربیت بدنی و علوم ورزشی، دانشگاه تبریز
2 دانشیار رفتار حرکتی، دانشکده تربیت بدنی و علوم ورزشی، دانشگاه تبریز
3 آزمایشگاه ماشینهای هوشمند، دانشگاه لاپرنتا ، فنلاند
4 استاد رفتار حرکتی، دانشکده تربیت بدنی و علوم ورزشی دانشگاه تبریز
5 استاد رفتار حرکتی، دانشکده علوم ورزشی، دانشگاه فردوسی مشهد
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عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Children diagnosed with autism often exhibit a variety of social, cognitive, and behavioral challenges. Studies indicate that equine therapy can positively impact the learning potential of these children. This study aimed to explore the influence of equine therapy on the social, communicative, and stereotypical behaviors of children within the autism spectrum The research involved 24 children aged 9-12 with autism spectrum disorder that were assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent 16 sessions of equine therapy, while the GARS-2 )2006) questionnaire assessed the dependent variables. Statistical analysis using SPSS version 27 and repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant enhancement in social communication (P =0.02) within the experimental group, as evidenced by improved scores compared to the control group. However, no significant differences were observed in stereotypical behavior (P=0.66) and social interaction variables (P =0.18). The findings support the efficacy of equine therapy in enhancing social communication among children with autism spectrum disorder, suggesting its potential as a complementary treatment alongside conventional clinical approach.
کلیدواژهها English