Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as defined by the DSM-5, is having persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction in multiple contexts as well as displaying restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Presently, there are no effective medications to treat the core symptoms of ASD. There are multiple proposed alternative interventions, including Equine-Assisted Activity and Therapy (EAAT), which involves utilizing a horse to provide the therapy. Equine-assisted activities can provide both occupational therapy such as therapeutic horseback riding, vaulting, carriage driving, and hippotherapy, as well as social and communication benefits such as grooming, stable management, and interaction with the horse.
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