dc.contributor.advisor | DiGennaro Reed, Florence D | |
dc.contributor.author | Hyman, Sarah R. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-02-17T20:37:46Z | |
dc.date.available | 2013-02-17T20:37:46Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2012-12-31 | |
dc.date.submitted | 2012 | |
dc.identifier.other | http://dissertations.umi.com/ku:12452 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1808/10866 | |
dc.description.abstract | The current study experimentally evaluated the effects of therapeutic horseback riding on the behavior of children with autism using a multiple baseline across participants design and a wait-list control group for comparison purposes. Participants were observed weekly in an after school program during four center-based activities and during therapeutic horseback riding lessons. They were also observed during home visit probes throughout the study. Self-report data as well as parent surveys were used to corroborate direct observation methods. Time-series results indicate that despite anecdotal parent reports of improvements, therapeutic horseback riding did not have an effect on affect, language, off-task behavior, compliance, or problem behavior; however, participants' posture did improve. The current study supports the claims that therapeutic horseback riding does not meet the criteria for evidence-based practices. Implications for this study within evidence-based practices, single-case design, and therapeutic horseback riding literature are provided, as well as directions for future research. | |
dc.format.extent | 115 pages | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | University of Kansas | |
dc.rights | This item is protected by copyright and unless otherwise specified the copyright of this thesis/dissertation is held by the author. | |
dc.subject | Behavioral sciences | |
dc.subject | Alternative treatments | |
dc.subject | Single-case design | |
dc.subject | Therapeutic horseback riding | |
dc.title | An Experimental Analysis of the Effects of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on the Behavior of Children with Autism | |
dc.type | Thesis | |
dc.contributor.cmtemember | Reed, Derek D | |
dc.contributor.cmtemember | Bowen Sheldon, Jan | |
dc.thesis.degreeDiscipline | Applied Behavioral Science | |
dc.thesis.degreeLevel | M.A. | |
kusw.oastatus | na | |
kusw.oapolicy | This item does not meet KU Open Access policy criteria. | |
kusw.bibid | 8085662 | |
dc.rights.accessrights | openAccess | |