Development of a Parent-mediated Mobile App Intervention for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Participating in an Adapted Horseback Riding Program

The purpose of this exploratory sequential mixed methods study is to develop and refine a parent-mediated mobile app intervention focused on improving the motor outcomes of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) participating in an adapted horseback riding program.

Inclusion Criteria: Parents of children with ASD participating in adapted horseback riding sessions at Three Gaits IncIdentify as a parent of a child with ASD ages 6-15Have access to a mobile device (mobile phone-iOS or android)Be willing to download the mobile app on their deviceBe willing to partake in two focus group interviews each for 45-60 minutes over the summer sessionBe willing to complete the end-of-study survey (approximately 20 minutes)English-speakingInclusion Criteria: Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors leading the Adapted Horseback Riding sessions at Three Gaits IncHave a certification (certified therapeutic riding instructor) from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Riding (PATH) Intl.Minimum 1 year of experience leading/conducting the adapted horseback riding sessions for children with ASDEnglish Speaking