The effects of Animal Assisted Therapy on autonomic and endocrine activity in adults with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trial
Carolien Wijker, Nina Kupper, Ruslan Leontjevas, Annelies Spek, Marie‐José Enders‐Slegers
Topics & Concepts
Heart rate variabilityAutism spectrum disorderRandomized controlled trialMedicineHeart rateIntervention (counseling)AutismHydrocortisoneEndocrine systemAutonomic nervous systemPsychologyInternal medicinePhysical therapyPsychiatryBlood pressureHormoneHuman-Animal Interaction StudiesAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchNeuroendocrine regulation and behavior