Development of cognitive skills of children with hyperactive and hyperkinetic disorders on the basis of developing horse riding

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PhD, Associate Professor N.V. Karpova1
E.R. Bogachenkova2
PhD, Associate Professor I.N. Bakai1
PhD, Associate Professor V.P. Kartashev1
1Russian State Social University, Moscow
2Rehabilitation riding center "Harmony in motion", Klin

Objective of the study was to develop and substantiate a program of developing riding using the "Harmony in Motion" manual.
Methods and structure of the study. The development was carried out on the basis of the equestrian club "Mininsky Castle" in the indoor arena, the organization of the ANO "Center for Rehabilitation Riding "Harmony in Motion" from 08.01.2021 to 02.01.2022. Empirical research methods were used, namely, comparison and observation over five months of continuous training in developing riding twice a week. Tests were also used to evaluate the effectiveness of the applied methods.
The observation group included 10 children (6-8 years old) with the following diagnoses: hyperactive disorder, combined with mental retardation and stereotyped movements F84.4; hyperkinetic disorders F90.
Results and conclusions. The conducted studies showed that the method of developing riding without the aid and with the use of the aid "Harmony in motion" equally positively affected the impulsivity, lack of active attention, and motor disinhibition of children. The use of the aid had a greater impact on the development of cognitive skills in children with hyperactive and hyperkinetic disorders than the method of developing riding without the use of the aid.

Keywords: hippotherapy, physical rehabilitation, animal therapy, developmental delay, developmental aid, exercises.

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