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Aust Occup Ther J

Being in a meaningful context. Nature and animal-assisted activities as perceived by adults with autism.
Australian occupational therapy journal    February 27, 2024   Volume 71, Issue 4 513-526 doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12940
Gunnarsson AB, Aurin IE, Holmberg S.Animal-assisted and nature-based interventions in psychosocial treatment for various groups of clients have been studied internationally. However, there is little knowledge about how young adults with autism experience participation in such types of interventions. This clinical study aimed to describe the feasibility of animal-assisted and nature-based activities on a farm as a complementary intervention for young adults with autism and social withdrawal. Methods: The participants were aged 18-30 years, diagnosed with autism and social withdrawal, with no organised occupation during the prev...