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Colorado State University, University of Colorado, Denver, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (2023). Preliminary Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Integrating Horses on Self-regulation in Youth With Autism. ClinicalTrials.gov. Colorado State University.
Abstract
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about occupational therapy integrating horses for autistic youth. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does occupational therapy integrating horses improve self-regulation in autistic youth * Does occupational therapy integrating horses affect salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase Participants will receive 10 weeks of occupational therapy, and will be asked to provide saliva samples each week. Researchers will compare occupational therapy integrating horses to occupational therapy in a clinic to see if integrating horses affects self-regulation.