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Therapeutic Riding or Mindfulness: Comparative Effectiveness of Two Recreational Therapy Interventions for Adolescents with Autism

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Title: Therapeutic Riding or Mindfulness: Comparative Effectiveness of Two Recreational Therapy Interventions for Adolescents with Autism
Language: English
Authors: Kemeny, Betsy (ORCID 0000-0001-5313-6698), Burk, Steffanie, Hutchins, Deborah, Gramlich, Courtney
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Jun 2022 52(6):2438-2462.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 25
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Therapy, Metacognition, Recreational Activities, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Adolescents, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Anxiety, Physiology, Stress Variables
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-05136-z
ISSN: 0162-3257
Abstract: Therapeutic riding (THR) and HeartMath (HM) mindfulness-based interventions have promise for reducing stress in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. In three 10-week periods, this study compared THR, HM, and control on salivary cortisol, self-reported stress, parent-reported social responsiveness, and heart-rate variability. This crossover design included 27 participants (12-21 years) randomly assigned to order of intervention. Findings suggest that HM and THR manualized protocols are equally beneficial in decreasing cortisol levels immediately following a session, but HM sessions had more impact on heart-rate variability. There was no significant effect on follow-up cortisol levels within a week after either intervention, but THR had more impact on decreasing some self-reported stressors.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1335900
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Therapeutic riding (THR) and HeartMath (HM) mindfulness-based interventions have promise for reducing stress in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. In three 10-week periods, this study compared THR, HM, and control on salivary cortisol, self-reported stress, parent-reported social responsiveness, and heart-rate variability. This crossover design included 27 participants (12-21 years) randomly assigned to order of intervention. Findings suggest that HM and THR manualized protocols are equally beneficial in decreasing cortisol levels immediately following a session, but HM sessions had more impact on heart-rate variability. There was no significant effect on follow-up cortisol levels within a week after either intervention, but THR had more impact on decreasing some self-reported stressors.
ISSN:0162-3257
DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-05136-z