![]() Participants' language (using Receptive and Expressive Vocabulary Test and Preschool Receptive-Expressive Language Scale ) and cognitive abilities (using Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children and the cognitive domain of Bayley Scales of Infant Development-II ) were assessed at baseline and at 8 weeks after treatment. For 8 weeks, those in the THR group underwent conventional therapy plus 30 minutes of THR per week while controls only received conventional therapy. Eighteen and 11 children were enrolled for THR and control groups, respectively. ![]() Methods We conducted a prospective case-control study on children diagnosed with ASD or ID. ![]() TL DR: Although the mechanisms and pathways involved in such improvements are currently unclear, THR might have potential to optimize language and cognitive abilities of children with ASD and ID.Ībstract: Objective To investigate if therapeutic horseback riding (THR) can improve language and cognitive function in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability (ID).
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