How Autism Assistance Canines Enhance the Lives of Autistic Children
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13775465 |
|---|---|
| Authors | S Morgan (0000-0002-6165-8477, Mary Immaculate College, Co. Limerick, Ireland, corresponding author), Anne O’byrne (0000-0003-2573-1232) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 60 |
| Pages | 469580231195029-469580231195029 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0046-9580 • E-ISSN: 1945-7243 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00469580231195029 |
| PMID | 37615078 |
| OpenAlex | W4386116620 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 29 |
The primary objective of this qualitative study was to examine the emerging phenomenon regarding the use of autism assistance canines to support the development of autistic children. Following an evaluation and analysis of literature and national educational policies, it became apparent that, to date, little research has been conducted regarding the concept of animal assisted education within Irish society. Therefore, this qualitative research study aimed to increase the body of research in order to inform future policy makers. Data were gathered using 9 semi structured interviews which explored the attitudes, experiences and perceptions of parents, canine handlers and teachers. Thematic analysis was used to assess, analyse, code and identify themes. The results clearly indicated that an autism assistance canine can positively enhance the life experience of an autistic child in Irish society. More specifically, this study found that an autism assistance canine can positively influence the behavior, safety, social interaction, independent functioning, companionship, language development, educational experience and the family life of an autistic child
Autism · Developmental psychology · Irish · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Human-Animal Interaction Studies · Psychology
Research Methods in Education
Title unavailable
An Introduction to Qualitative Research
Dilemmas in qualitative health research
Research on animal-assisted intervention and autism spectrum disorder, 2012–2015
Theories and possible processes of action in animal assisted interventions
Interaction with a Therapy Dog Enhances the Effects of Social Story Method in Autistic Children
Students With Autism, Service Dogs, and Public Schools
Improving social participation of children with autism spectrum disorder
Beyond the In-Person Interview? How Interview Quality Varies Across In-person, Telephone, and Skype Interviews
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Sentinels of Safety
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |