1. Program of animal-assisted interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder.
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Potrich, Tassiana, Gonçalves Nitschke, Rosane, Dias Marques, Maria Isabel, and Viegas, Selma Maria da Fonseca
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TREATMENT of autism , *META-analysis , *EVALUATION of human services programs , *PET therapy , *RESEARCH methodology , *INTERVIEWING , *FAMILIES , *HUMAN services programs , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *SCALE analysis (Psychology) , *FIELD notes (Science) , *QUALITY of life , *THEMATIC analysis , *CHILDREN - Abstract
Background: Autism spectrum disorder implies adjustments in the daily care of the child. In this scenario, animal-assisted interventions seem to act as a facilitator in maintaining the quality of life of these individuals. Objective: To develop an animal-assisted intervention program for children with autism spectrum disorder (AAIPC-ASD). Methodology: Methodological study for the construction of a program of animal-assisted interventions, applicable to children with autism spectrum disorder, based on the model of complex interventions of the Medical Research Council that consists of four stages: identifying the evidence base, identifying/ developing theory, modeling process, and assessing effectiveness. Results: The AAIPC-ASD development process has resulted in the construction of Version 1 of the program, consisting of the following items: program planning, session planning, implementation, field notes, and final evaluation. Conclusion: The structure of Version 1 of the AAIPC-ASD is aligned with the characteristics of its target group, based on primary field research data and updated bibliographic data. Its effectiveness and validation will be assessed in later stages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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