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Lylac Ridge Animal Assisted Therapy Centre
- Author:
- SYMONS Rob
- Journal article citation:
- Llais, 99, Spring 2011, pp.17-20.
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Wales
Lylac Ridge is a social enterprise in Wales providing animal assisted therapy. Its development from a one person concern to a social enterprise, its recruitment of volunteers and its successful applications for funding are described.
The benefits of equine-assisted activities: an exploratory study
- Authors:
- HOLMES Christian M. P., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 29(2), April 2012, pp.111-122.
- Publisher:
- Springer
To explore the benefits of equine-assisted-activities (EAA) to adolescents with emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties, ten adolescent males and one adolescent female attended a racehorse rehabilitation centre, interacting with both live and model horses. Interaction frequency, self-report anxiety and self-esteem were measured. A significant reduction in trait anxiety was found over the course of the programme, however, no changes in self-esteem were reported. Such programmes could reduce anxiety in at risk populations. Further research could deconstruct the study and elucidate the relationships between EAA and psychological well-being.
Implications of the literature on equine-assisted activities for use as a complementary intervention in social work practice with children and adolescents
- Authors:
- SMITH-OSBOURNE Alexa, SELBY Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 27(4), August 2010, pp.283-290.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This article reviews the literature investigating psychosocial benefits of equine-assisted activities (EAA) for children and adolescents with physical, mental, and family challenges. It further analyses implications for clinical social work practice in the use of EAA as complementary or adjunct interventions with these populations, thus addressing a gap in the literature on population-specific outcomes of EAA. As a contribution to methodology in future research, the conceptual analysis suggests that concurrent examination of complementary interventions across categories of special needs could add to the knowledge base concerning these children’s psychosocial status. Cross-domain investigations could also assess the contribution of each challenge to the status of children with multiple conditions.
Understanding controversial therapies for children with autism, attention deficit disorder and other learning disabilities: a guide to complementary and alternative therapies
- Author:
- KURTZ Lisa A.
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 208p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book offers an overview of complementary and alternative therapies for children with autism, ADHD and other learning disabilities. It will be of interest to parents and professionals working with children who have disabilities that impact on their behaviour. For each treatment the author provides a description of what it involves, which professionals will be working with the child and an explanation of the rationale behind the therapy. The alternative medical systems section covers acupuncture/acupressure, ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy and osteopathy. There is a large section on mind-body interventions covering: animal assisted therapy; aromatherapy; art therapy; auditory training; dance movement therapy; hypnotherapy; music therapy; sign language; visual modelling. Biologically-based interventions include Bach flower remedies, elimination diets and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The section on Manipulative and body-based methods covers Alexander Technique, massage therapy, reflexology, yoga and others. Energy therapies covered include chromotherapy, magnetic field therapy and reiki. A list of recommended reading resources and useful contacts is included.