Autism and ADHD/ADD

Equine-assisted activities are an effective intervention to address behavior challenges in youth with autism and psychiatric comorbidity. Therapeutic Horseback Riding may further reduce hyperactivity.

Citation: Gabriels RL, Peters C, Pan Z, Merritt T, Widick M, Mazefsky C, Siegel M. Therapeutic Horseback Riding for Youth With Autism and Psychiatric Comorbidities: A Randomized Trial. Pediatrics. 2026 Oct 9:e2026077263. doi: 10.1542/peds.2026-077263. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42849910.