Benefícios da Equoterapia em crianças e adolescentes com transtorno do espectro autista (TEA): revisão de literatura

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a behavioral disorder, with no proven etiology, that manifests itself before 3 years of age in different degrees and can compromise three areas of development: skills in social interaction, communication skills and manifestations of stereotyped behaviors. . Hippotherapy, a modality of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a therapeutic method that uses the horse within an interdisciplinary approach, in the areas of health, education and riding, seeking to assist in the psychological and social development of the practitioner with ASD. The work in question aims to demonstrate, through a literature review, the benefits provided by Hippotherapy in children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study sought to identify areas where Riding Therapy benefits practitioners with ASD.