Can horses help calm kids with autism? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05846932

Summary

This study tested whether adding horses to occupational therapy helps autistic children ages 6-11 better manage their emotions, hyperactivity, and behavior compared to standard clinic therapy. Over 10 weeks, researchers compared the two approaches by measuring behavior changes and stress hormone levels in saliva. The goal was to see if interacting with horses provides unique benefits for self-regulation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Temple Grandin Equine Center

    Denver, Colorado, 80216, United States

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