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Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy for Children with Adhd (Astride): Protocol Development and Preliminary Study
Anne Helmer1, Elaina Delore1, Orit Bart1
1Sackler Faculty of Medicine, The school of Occupational Therapy, Tel Aviv University.
Objective:
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are often referred to Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) for therapy despite lack of validated protocols in the field. This paper reports the development and validation of ASTride (ADHD Skills Therapy): a protocol of Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy (EAOT) intervention for children aged 6-12 with ADHD. The intervention addresses deficits in cognitive-emotional functions and participation.
Method:
Phase one of the intervention development includes theoretical framework and core content based on an in-depth review of existing literature. Subsequently, the intervention protocol was revised by a panel of experts. Phase two includes a pilot study, during which five children diagnosed with ADHD (mean age= 10.40 year, SD 2.966) participated in a 12-week EAOT intervention according to the suggested protocol, with pre- and post-assessments conducted.
Results:
Statistically significant improvements were found in executive functions, as reflected in the Behavioral Regulation Index (BRI) total score. Additionally, hope perception and everyday performance improved following the intervention.
Conclusions:
Results support the feasibility of ASTride intervention protocol for the improvement of cognitive and emotional functions as well as everyday performance.
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