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Autismo e equitação psico-educacional : os benefícios para as crianças e suas famílias
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A Perturbação do Espectro do Autismo insere-se nas Perturbações do Neurodesenvolvimento e caracteriza-se por dificuldades ao nível da comunicação, do relacionamento interpessoal, do comportamento, da cognição e do percetivo-motor. Entre as intervenções disponíveis, a Equitação Terapêutica parece promover o desenvolvimento das capacidades de comunicação e linguagem, o comportamento, as relações interpessoais e competências cognitivas e motoras.
O presente estudo procurou analisar os benefícios da Equitação Psico-Educacional para crianças com Perturbação do Espectro do Autismo e suas famílias. Utilizou uma metodologia de estudos de casos, num total de cinco casos entre os seis e os treze anos, com base numa escala de observação comportamental e entrevistas aos pais dos participantes.
Os resultados demonstraram que, na perspetiva dos pais, a Equitação PsicoEducacional é benéfica para crianças com Perturbação do Espectro do Autismo a nível do domínio motor, da comunicação, da integração social, do comportamento e da funcionalidade e qualidade de vida. Além do mais, é também uma intervenção com benefícios para a família dada a partilha de experiências com outros pais, o suporte emocional da rede de apoio e a integração da família na terapia.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a type of Neurodevelopmental Disorder, which is characterized by difficulties in communication, interpersonal relationships and behavior, as well as cognitive and perceptual motor issues. Among available interventions, equine-assisted therapy seems to promote the development of communication, language, cognitive and motor skills, as well as better behavior and interpersonal relationships. This study sought to analyze the benefits of Psycho-Educational Riding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. It used a case study methodology, with a total of five cases between the ages of 6 and 13 years old, and was based on a behavioral observation grid, as well as on interviews conducted with the participants’ parents. The results showed that, from the parents’ point of view, Psycho-Educational Riding is beneficial for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in terms of motor skills, communication, sociability, behavior, and functionality as well as quality of life. Furthermore, this is an intervention that also holds benefits for the family, given the sharing of experiences with other parents, the network’s emotional support and the family’s integration in the therapy.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a type of Neurodevelopmental Disorder, which is characterized by difficulties in communication, interpersonal relationships and behavior, as well as cognitive and perceptual motor issues. Among available interventions, equine-assisted therapy seems to promote the development of communication, language, cognitive and motor skills, as well as better behavior and interpersonal relationships. This study sought to analyze the benefits of Psycho-Educational Riding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. It used a case study methodology, with a total of five cases between the ages of 6 and 13 years old, and was based on a behavioral observation grid, as well as on interviews conducted with the participants’ parents. The results showed that, from the parents’ point of view, Psycho-Educational Riding is beneficial for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in terms of motor skills, communication, sociability, behavior, and functionality as well as quality of life. Furthermore, this is an intervention that also holds benefits for the family, given the sharing of experiences with other parents, the network’s emotional support and the family’s integration in the therapy.
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Tese de mestrado, Psicologia (Área de Especialização em Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde - Psicoterapia Cognitivo-Comportamental e Integrativa), Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Psicologia, 2019
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Autismo Equitação Terapêutica Equitação Psico-Educacional Teses de mestrado - 2019