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The Client Optimized Virtual Equine Therapy system to help children with Autism

Award Number: 90BISA0068
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH
OPDIV: ACL
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: OTHER
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2024

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The Client Optimized Virtual Equine Therapy system to help children with Autism - Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a developmental disorder that frequently affects the development of the brain in key areas related to interactions with others, including difficulties with verbal and non-verbal communication. Evidence supports that engagement and participation can help improve social interactions. Research shows that horse riding has benefitted children with ASD, but few overcome the barriers of high cost and low proximity. This study explores the benefits of virtual horse-riding on engagement and participation to see if it improves social interaction. Without COVET, and the expected increase in the diagnosis of ASD in children 8-12, Speech Language Pathologist’s (SLP) and families must rely on traditional approaches. Combined with the critical lack of SLPs and other trained professionals, which will exacerbate strain on scarce therapy resources. This project will demonstrate the technical merit, feasibility, and cost effectiveness of combining commercially available Internet of Things (IoT) components, videos, exercise equipment and an innovative approach to create the COVET system. Specific Phase I objectives include: 1) determine end user requirements, 2) develop a proof-of-concept prototype of the system, and 3) evaluate the utility of the prototype with actual children with Autism and speech language professionals.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2023	CREATEABILITY CONCEPTS INC	5058 EVANSTON AVE	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	46205	MARION	USA	ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research	02	1	4/11/2025	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2024	2023	CREATEABILITY CONCEPTS INC	5058 EVANSTON AVE	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	46205	MARION	USA	ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research	01	1	1/2/2024	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $100,000 )
2023	2023	CREATEABILITY CONCEPTS INC	5058 EVANSTON AVE	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	46205	MARION	USA	ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research	00	1	5/24/2023	NEW	$100,000
														Subtotal = $100,000

Grand Total All Awards = $100,000

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The Client Optimized Virtual Equine Therapy system to help children with Autism

Award Number: 90BISA0068

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH

OPDIV: ACL

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: OTHER

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2024

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