Publication Date
8-1-2019
Document Type
Essay
Legacy Department
Department of Special and Early Education
Abstract
The purpose of the Equine Research Project was to discern if equine therapy decreases anxiety levels of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using wearable biosensor technology and direct observation. The Equine Study observed five male participants at Canopy, a day program for adults with autism, as they completed vocational (matching and sorting) activities after riding [horses].
Recommended Citation
Kerfoot, Heather L., "Student Engagement Fund - Equine Research Project" (2019). Student Engagement Projects. 71.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-projects/71
Heather Kerfoot 2019.pdf (897 kB)
Heather Kerfoot 2019.pdf (897.2Kb)
Final Report SEF.docx (1116 kB)
Final Report for SEF Equine Research Project (1.090Mb)
Heather Kerfoot 2019.pdf (897.2Kb)
Final Report SEF.docx (1116 kB)
Final Report for SEF Equine Research Project (1.090Mb)
Program Program
Student Engagement Fund
Language
eng
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