Percepció de pares i mestres de la teràpia assistida amb animals en infants amb trastorn de l'espectre autista: projecte de recerca
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Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder is a group of disorders that do not have a specific
curative therapy. Animal Assisted Therapy is an alternative form of non-
pharmacological therapy that aims to improve the symptoms and quality of life of
people who are on the autistic spectrum. Animal Assisted Therapy has become
increasingly important in recent years, as it appears to show beneficial results at
different levels. However, there is still a lack of information in order to determinate
the real benefits that this therapy can offer. The aim of these studies is to continue
to research this therapy in the field of nursing, in order to be able to offer a better
quality of life and better health care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Main Objective:
To know and analyse the perception of parents and teachers about the benefits
of Animal Assisted Therapy in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Material and methods:
A qualitative study of a phenomenological nature is proposed, which will be
carried out in the province of Girona. The study population will be formed by boys
and girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as their parents and teachers.
The sample will be selected by snowball sampling. An individualized study will
quantify the number of dog assisted therapy sessions that will be performed on
children. Once completed, 5 in-depth semi-structured interviews will be
conducted with both parents and teachers followed by their transcription with the
N-Vivo program, categorizing and analysing them, with a subsequent
triangulation of the data obtained