Impacto de un programa de equitación terapéutica en la mejora de la psicomotricidad de niños autistas

  1. Bouzo-González, Sonia 2
  2. Pino-Juste, Margarita Rosa 1
  1. 1 Universidade de Vigo
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    Universidade de Vigo

    Vigo, España

    ROR https://ror.org/05rdf8595

  2. 2 UNED (Centro Asociado Pontevedra)
Journal:
Revista de estudios e investigación en psicología y educación

ISSN: 2386-7418

Year of publication: 2015

Issue Title: XIII Congreso Internacional G-P de Psicopedagogía. Área 11: NECESIDADES EDUCATIVAS ESPECIALES

Issue: 11

Pages: 80-84

Type: Article

DOI: 10.17979/REIPE.2015.0.11.513 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

In this paper are presented the results of a descriptive study of qualitative cutting, in which we have used as a method of research case study, with the ultimate goal of demonstrating the multiple benefits that provides horse riding therapy with autistic children. Recording techniques used have been the observation, a questionnaire and a field journal. Among the most outstanding results noted benefits such as improvement in balance and posture. Visible improvement in fine motor as thick, and an optimal muscle relaxation which favored the gradual elimination of the stereotypic movements submitted by our users.

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