Effectiveness of animal-assisted activities and therapies for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundGiven the rising interest in complementary therapeutic strategies for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this research aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of animal-assisted activities and therapies (AAAT) on various ASD symptoms.MethodsA meticulous search of databases, inc...

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Main Authors: Ningkun Xiao, Vaishnavi Bagayi, Dandan Yang, Xinlin Huang, Lei Zhong, Sergey Kiselev, Mikhail A. Bolkov, Irina A. Tuzankina, Valery A. Chereshnev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1403527/full