The Acceptability of Occupational Therapy Using Zones of Regulation™ Concepts in an Equine Environment to Autistic Children

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 495 - 495

Published: April 8, 2025

Autistic children often have impaired self-regulation which can impact daily functioning and life outcomes. Occupational Therapy Using Zones of Regulation™ Concepts in an Equine Environment (OT-ZOR-Equine) is a standardized intervention that integrates both the curriculum horses into occupational therapy to address autistic children. We aimed assess acceptability OT-ZOR-Equine participating A qualitative descriptive research study was conducted with six ages 7–9 years who received ten weeks OT-ZOR-Equine. Children participated semi-structured interviews used questions guided by Theoretical Framework Acceptability. analyzed interview transcripts using directed content analysis. found be generally acceptable. The especially enjoyed horse riding but certain aspects less Tailoring integrate each client’s preferences needs may make this more acceptable findings support continued use on or similar interventions influence

Language: Английский

Child‐led goal setting and evaluation tools for children with a disability: A scoping review

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 66(12), P. 1558 - 1569

Published: May 17, 2024

To examine child-led goal setting and evaluation tools approaches for children with a disability or developmental delay.

Language: Английский