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Soumaya Halayem1,2, Faten Chennoufi3, Uta Ouali2,4
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Razi Hospital La Manouba, Tunisia.
La Tunisie Medicale
|October 23, 2024
Summary
Therapeutic farm programs significantly improved social integration and reduced behavioral issues in children with disabilities. These findings support further development of on-farm therapeutic interventions for enhanced child development.
Area of Science:
- Therapeutic Horticulture
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Disability Studies
Background:
- The GAIA therapeutic farm, established in 2009 in Tunisia, offers day-care and socio-professional integration for individuals aged 6-30 with diverse disabilities.
- Activities include pet-assisted therapy and horticulture, aiming to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the benefits of therapeutic on-farm management for children and young adults with disabilities.
- To assess the impact of the GAIA therapeutic farm program on participants' development and behavior.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involved 50 participants (ages 7-30) with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders.
- Evaluations included a custom questionnaire, competence assessments, and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) before and after 10 months of participation.
Main Results:
- Significant decreases in Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) externalization and internalization scores were observed (p<0.002).
- Participants showed significant improvements in understanding verbal language, motor skills (gross and fine), body hygiene, and spatial-temporal orientation.
- Enhanced preschool/school learning achievements and social integration were also noted.
Conclusions:
- The study indicates positive outcomes from therapeutic on-farm management.
- These results advocate for the expansion of such initiatives with community support.
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