Animal-Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorders

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

13 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-05-01

Study Completion Date

2023-08-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effect of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) on prosocial behavior and emotional regulation in children with developmental delay, behavioral concerns, or autism spectrum disorder. Service dog use in the pediatric population who have these concerns is increasing and more studies are indicated to determine best practice for incorporating canines into traditional therapy sessions to enhance therapeutic outcomes. The hypothesis for this study is that inclusion of the canine will enhance therapy sessions and produce a lasting effect on prosocial behavior and emotional regulation after AAT sessions have concluded.

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Detailed Description

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Investigators are determining if a child's verbality affects interaction with the canine or changes the effect of animal-assisted therapy on prosocial behavior and emotional regulation in autistic children.

Conditions

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Pediatric Autism Developmental Delay (Disorder) Behavioral Concerns

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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A therapy/service canine was used during therapy sessions

The canine was included during therapy sessions and the effect of the canine on children with varying verbality was examined both during and after sessions

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

animal assisted therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The canine was included in therapy sessions to determine the effect of the canine on prosocial behavior and emotional regulation in autistic children with varying verbality.

Interventions

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