Agritourism farms as places of providing therapeutic services for people with autism spectrum disorder
Type
Journal article
Language
English
Date issued
2024
Author
Roman, Michał
Kudinova, Iryna
Niedziółka, Arkadiusz
Kawęcki, Norbert
Szczucka, Ewa
Faculty
Wydział Ekonomiczny
PBN discipline
economics and finance
Journal
Turystyka i Rozwój Regionalny
ISSN
2353-9178
Web address
Volume
22
Pages from-to
107-121
Abstract (EN)
The aim of the article was to present the development of agritourism farms in terms of providing therapeutic services for people with autism. The literature review concerned Polish and Ukrainian farms. Autism in children can also be treated through contact between patients and domestic and farm animals. Therapies involving animals are called zootherapy and can be carried out in care farms, and additionally in those where tourist recreation is possible i.e. agritourism farms. The article draws attention to the benefits of contact between children with autism spectrum disorders and animals. The study presents a case study from Poland.
License
CC-BY - Attribution
Open access date
December 5, 2024