http://autism.healingthresholds.com/therapy/hippotherapy/feed en http://autism.healingthresholds.com/news/speech-and-language-pathologist-combines-love-horses-and-children <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-label">Teaser:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Rachel Gerhart, a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title="definition of speech therapy: Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech and language</cite></a> pathologist, established PonyTalk <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title="definition of speech therapy: Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">Speech Therapy</cite></a> Services combining <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">hippotherapy</cite></a> with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title="definition of speech therapy: Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapy</cite></a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Rachel Gerhart, a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title="definition of speech therapy: Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech and language</cite></a> pathologist, established <a href="http://www.ponytalksts.com/">PonyTalk Speech Therapy Services</a> combining <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">hippotherapy</cite></a> with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title="definition of speech therapy: Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapy</cite></a>. She explains that she uses typical <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title="definition of speech therapy: Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapy</cite></a> approaches while a child with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a> or other <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/special-needs"><cite title="definition of special needs: A term used to describe individuals who may need assistance either medically, psychologically, or mentally. For example, a child with special needs may be diagnosed with autism or cerebral palsy.">special needs</cite></a> is on horseback. She has found that the 12-week program allows children to address their <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title="definition of therapy: Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/goals"><cite title="definition of goals: not yet defined.">goals</cite></a> while experiencing the <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/movement"><cite title="definition of movement: Movement is the motion of any body part, such as arms, toes, and head. Movement and motion occurs in developmental stages. For example, a child may sit up at six months of age, and take his first steps at around 12 months of age. Movement can be gross motor, which include walking, crawling, or jumping or fine motor, which include playing video games or a musical instrument.">movement</cite></a>, and sometimes freedom, of being horseback. <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">Hippotherapy</cite></a> provides increased <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/muscle"><cite title="definition of muscle: not yet defined.">muscle</cite></a> <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/strength"><cite title="definition of strength: not yet defined.">strength</cite></a>, <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/self-esteem"><cite title="definition of self-esteem: not yet defined.">self-esteem</cite></a>, <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/mobility"><cite title="definition of mobility: not yet defined.">mobility</cite></a>, and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/coordination"><cite title="definition of coordination: not yet defined.">coordination</cite></a>. It seems to help the children to be more responsive to <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title="definition of speech therapy: Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapy</cite></a>. Gerhart states, “Children experience the benefits of <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title="definition of therapy: Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> without feeling like they are doing any work. As a result, they may be more responsive to <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/treatment"><cite title="definition of treatment: Something given to or performed on a person to improve health or behaviors. A treatment can include medical interventions such as giving medications. A treatment can also include non-medical interventions such as acupuncture. A treatment is usually considered something done in limited numbers. A series of treatments is often called therapy.">treatment</cite></a> in this setting versus a typical clinic or educational setting.”</p> <p><a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/read"><cite title="definition of read: Reading is typically a word-based activity that may be difficult for children with autism who tend to view the world in a more visual way. There are various methods of teaching children to read. For example, the teacher might show the child the letter “T” and at the same time, make a “tuh” sound. This way the child learns to identify groups of letters with sounds. A child using may also learn to read by matching letters and pictures on a computer screen. ">Read</cite></a> original article: <a href="http://www.berksmontnews.com/articles/2011/09/07/southern_berks_news/news/doc4e677eb19fe62549453626.txt">Birdsboro Woman Uses Horses to Help Children with Speech</a></p> </div> </div> </div> autism coordination goals hippotherapy horse language mobility movement muscle read self-esteem special needs speech therapy strength therapy treatment Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:36:19 +0000 scottie 57167 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com http://autism.healingthresholds.com/comment/hippotherapy-and-speech-pathology <p><P>Please note that the American <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">Hippotherapy</cite></a> Association&nbsp;recognizes Speech-<a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/language"><cite title="definition of language: not yet defined.">Language</cite></a> Pathologists, as well as, OTs and PTs as trained <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">hippotherapy</cite></a> providers.&nbsp;</P><br /> <P>This is particularly important in that Speech-<a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/language-therapy"><cite title="definition of language therapy: not yet defined.">Language therapy</cite></a> is the most common <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title="definition of therapy: Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> in use for individuals with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a>.</P></p> autism hippotherapy language language therapy speech therapy Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:20:58 +0000 56685 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com http://autism.healingthresholds.com/news/strengthening-gait-hippotherapy-program-helping-children-autism-and-other-disabilities <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-label">Teaser:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Strengthening <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/gait"><cite title="definition of gait: not yet defined.">Gait</cite></a>, in Wyoming, provides <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">hippotherapy</cite></a> for children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a> and other <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/developmental-disabilities"><cite title="definition of developmental disabilities: not yet defined.">developmental disabilities</cite></a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Strengthening <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/gait"><cite title="definition of gait: not yet defined.">Gait</cite></a>, in Wyoming, provides <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">hippotherapy</cite></a> for children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a> and other <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/developmental-disabilities"><cite title="definition of developmental disabilities: not yet defined.">developmental disabilities</cite></a>. It began in June when a couple of moms heard a lecture by Deborah Lapinski, an <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/adults-autism"><cite title="definition of adults with autism: Many children with autism grow up to become adolescents and adults with autism. The transition to adulthood generally begins around the age of 14 when preparation for adulthood begins. Adults with autism may be high-functioning (leading relatively normal lives) or low-functioning (needing constant care). One program that helps children make the transition to adulthood is Fast Forward.">adult with autism</cite></a>, who said she had always communicated better with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/animal-assisted-therapy-aat"><cite title="definition of animal-assisted therapy (AAT): A form of therapy that uses animals to help improve social skills, communication, and as a motivator to modify behavior. Animals most commonly used in therapy are dogs, horses, rabbits, and other small animals.">animals</cite></a> than with people. The children attend two <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">hippotherapy</cite></a> sessions a week, and along with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">riding</cite></a> the <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/horse"><cite title="definition of horse: not yet defined.">horses</cite></a>, they learn to groom them and talk to them. The kids are also expected to do <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title="definition of therapy: Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> in addition to the actual <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">riding</cite></a>. For example, they must warm up themselves and their <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/horse"><cite title="definition of horse: not yet defined.">horses</cite></a> prior to <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">riding</cite></a>, they learn <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/balance"><cite title="definition of balance: not yet defined.">balance</cite></a> and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/sensory-integration"><cite title="definition of sensory integration: Neurological process that organizes sensation from one's own body and the environment. Sensory integration makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment. Children with autism are believed to have difficulties integrating sensory information. One program, the Bolles Sensory Learning Program, uses stimulation of visual (visual integration training), auditory, and vestibular (balance) senses to help improve sensory issues.">sensory integration</cite></a> skills. One mom says, “I just know what it does for kids. <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">Hippotherapy</cite></a> is an absolutely amazing type of <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title="definition of therapy: Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> for any kid with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/special-needs"><cite title="definition of special needs: A term used to describe individuals who may need assistance either medically, psychologically, or mentally. For example, a child with special needs may be diagnosed with autism or cerebral palsy.">special needs</cite></a>, but especially those with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/posture"><cite title="definition of posture: not yet defined.">posture</cite></a> issues and some <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/sensory-integration"><cite title="definition of sensory integration: Neurological process that organizes sensation from one's own body and the environment. Sensory integration makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment. Children with autism are believed to have difficulties integrating sensory information. One program, the Bolles Sensory Learning Program, uses stimulation of visual (visual integration training), auditory, and vestibular (balance) senses to help improve sensory issues.">sensory integration</cite></a> issues.”</p> <p><a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/read"><cite title="definition of read: Reading is typically a word-based activity that may be difficult for children with autism who tend to view the world in a more visual way. There are various methods of teaching children to read. For example, the teacher might show the child the letter “T” and at the same time, make a “tuh” sound. This way the child learns to identify groups of letters with sounds. A child using may also learn to read by matching letters and pictures on a computer screen. ">Read</cite></a> original article: <a href="http://gillettenewsrecord.com/articles/2010/09/25/news/today/news01.txt">Douglas Program Uses Horses to Help Children</a></p> </div> </div> </div> adults with autism animal-assisted therapy (AAT) autism balance developmental disabilities gait hippotherapy horse posture read sensory integration special needs therapeutic horseback riding Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:09:50 +0000 scottie 56602 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com http://autism.healingthresholds.com/news/little-britches-offers-hippotherapy-children-autism <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-label">Teaser:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Little Britches in Litchfield CT offers <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">therapeutic horseback riding</cite></a> to more than 60 kids with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a> and other <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/special-needs"><cite title="definition of special needs: A term used to describe individuals who may need assistance either medically, psychologically, or mentally. For example, a child with special needs may be diagnosed with autism or cerebral palsy.">special needs</cite></a> every week.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p><a href="http://www.justhorses.com/ind/C282.html">Little Britches</a> in Litchfield CT offers <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">therapeutic horseback riding</cite></a> to more than 60 kids with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a> and other <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/special-needs"><cite title="definition of special needs: A term used to describe individuals who may need assistance either medically, psychologically, or mentally. For example, a child with special needs may be diagnosed with autism or cerebral palsy.">special needs</cite></a> every week. Little Britches is owned by the Daly <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/family"><cite title="definition of family: not yet defined.">family</cite></a>, who with a lot of volunteers, works with the children on <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">riding</cite></a> and brushing the <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/horse"><cite title="definition of horse: not yet defined.">horses</cite></a>. <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">Hippotherapy</cite></a> has been found to help children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/social-skills-groups"><cite title="definition of social skills groups: Tool for teaching appropriate social interaction in which children with autism meet regularly as a group with a therapist to learn about specific social situations. ">social skills</cite></a>, <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/balance"><cite title="definition of balance: not yet defined.">balance</cite></a>, and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/cognitive"><cite title="definition of cognitive: Associated with memory, analysis, and problem-solving skills.">cognitive</cite></a> skills. The kids feel a sense of <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/responsibility"><cite title="definition of responsibility: not yet defined.">responsibility</cite></a> and pride as they ride atop the <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/horse"><cite title="definition of horse: not yet defined.">horse</cite></a> with a volunteer at their side. Little Britches asks for only a small donation from participating <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/family"><cite title="definition of family: not yet defined.">families</cite></a> and survives on outside donations and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/grants"><cite title="definition of grants: Money given in advance to a person or organization to perform research or services. No return payment is expected.">grants</cite></a>.</p> <p><a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/read"><cite title="definition of read: Reading is typically a word-based activity that may be difficult for children with autism who tend to view the world in a more visual way. There are various methods of teaching children to read. For example, the teacher might show the child the letter “T” and at the same time, make a “tuh” sound. This way the child learns to identify groups of letters with sounds. A child using may also learn to read by matching letters and pictures on a computer screen. ">Read</cite></a> original article: <a href="http://www.countytimes.com/articles/2010/06/24/l_c_t_monthly/doc4c23d2071de6e948893388.txt">Horse Therapy in Washington</a></p> </div> </div> </div> autism balance cognitive family grants hippotherapy horse read responsibility social skills groups special needs therapeutic horseback riding Washington Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000 scottie 56402 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com http://autism.healingthresholds.com/news/morning-dove-therapeutic-riding-provides-hippo-therapy-kids-autism-and-other-developmental-disa <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-label">Teaser:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Morning Dove <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">Therapeutic Riding</cite></a> in Indiana allows children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a> and other <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/developmental-disabilities"><cite title="definition of developmental disabilities: not yet defined.">developmental disabilities</cite></a> to experience <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">horseback riding</cite></a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p><a href="http://ibccn.org/mdove/SITE/MD_HOME.html">Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding</a> in Indiana allows children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a> and other <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/developmental-disabilities"><cite title="definition of developmental disabilities: not yet defined.">developmental disabilities</cite></a> to experience <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">horseback riding</cite></a>. <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">Hippo therapy</cite></a> utilizes the <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/movement"><cite title="definition of movement: Movement is the motion of any body part, such as arms, toes, and head. Movement and motion occurs in developmental stages. For example, a child may sit up at six months of age, and take his first steps at around 12 months of age. Movement can be gross motor, which include walking, crawling, or jumping or fine motor, which include playing video games or a musical instrument.">movement</cite></a> of a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/horse"><cite title="definition of horse: not yet defined.">horse</cite></a> to help children learn proper <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/balance"><cite title="definition of balance: not yet defined.">balance</cite></a>, <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/posture"><cite title="definition of posture: not yet defined.">posture</cite></a>, and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/muscle"><cite title="definition of muscle: not yet defined.">muscle</cite></a> <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/control"><cite title="definition of control: As in scientific control. An untreated condition or group in a scientific study or experiment that is used to compare the treated condition or group, and to observe possible changes that occur because of the treatment. Well-designed experiments and studies use good controls. ">control</cite></a>. Director Lisa Condes has plans for the center to expand, increasing the arena size and adding <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/classroom"><cite title="definition of classroom: not yet defined.">classrooms</cite></a> for physical and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/occupational-therapy-ot"><cite title="definition of occupational therapy (OT): Type of therapy that focuses on helping people with autism learn functional physical skills that involve using their muscles. These skills may include writing, riding a bike, or catching a ball. Occupational therapists may also provide sensory integration therapy to children with autism and/or sensory integration disorder.">occupational therapy</cite></a>. Morning Dove currently has <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/physical-therapy-pt"><cite title="definition of physical therapy: not yet defined.">PT</cite></a> and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/occupational-therapy-ot"><cite title="definition of occupational therapy (OT): Type of therapy that focuses on helping people with autism learn functional physical skills that involve using their muscles. These skills may include writing, riding a bike, or catching a ball. Occupational therapists may also provide sensory integration therapy to children with autism and/or sensory integration disorder.">OT</cite></a> volunteers from St. Vincent <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/pediatric"><cite title="definition of pediatric: not yet defined.">Pediatric</cite></a> <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/rehabilitation"><cite title="definition of rehabilitation: not yet defined.">Rehabilitation</cite></a> Services and a client waiting list for <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title="definition of therapy: Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a>.</p> <p><a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/read"><cite title="definition of read: Reading is typically a word-based activity that may be difficult for children with autism who tend to view the world in a more visual way. There are various methods of teaching children to read. For example, the teacher might show the child the letter “T” and at the same time, make a “tuh” sound. This way the child learns to identify groups of letters with sounds. A child using may also learn to read by matching letters and pictures on a computer screen. ">Read</cite></a> original article: <a href="http://www.indystar.com/article/20100617/LOCAL0202/6170379/1145/LOCAL02/Horse-power-propels-therapy-at-Morning-Dove">Horse Power Propels Therapy at Morning Dove</a></p> </div> </div> </div> autism balance classroom control developmental disabilities hippotherapy movement muscle occupational therapy (OT) pediatric physical therapy (PT) posture read rehabilitation therapeutic horseback riding therapy Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000 scottie 56389 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com http://autism.healingthresholds.com/comment/responding-hippotherapy-available-carroll-county-or-stratford-county hippotherapy Fri, 14 May 2010 19:26:34 +0000 56331 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com http://autism.healingthresholds.com/news/teenager-autism-wrote-book-help-other-teens <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-label">Teaser:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Haley Moss is a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/teenager"><cite title="definition of teenager: not yet defined.">teenager</cite></a> with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a>, but that did not stop her from <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/writing"><cite title="definition of writing: not yet defined.">writing</cite></a> "<a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/middle-school"><cite title="definition of middle school: not yet defined.">Middle School</cite></a>: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About."</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p><a href="http://www.haleymossart.com/myART/Welcome.html">Haley Moss</a> is a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/teenager"><cite title="definition of teenager: not yet defined.">teenager</cite></a> with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a>, but that did not stop her from <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/writing"><cite title="definition of writing: not yet defined.">writing</cite></a> "<a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/middle-school"><cite title="definition of middle school: not yet defined.">Middle School</cite></a>: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About." Moss, who had not shared her <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/high-functioning-autism"><cite title="definition of high-functioning autism: Refers to higher skill levels in people who have some kind of special need or impairment. For people with autism, there is a range of severity of autism between individuals. For example, someone who has good communication skills and appropriate behaviors is said to be high functioning.">high-functioning autism</cite></a> with her classmates, decided to talk about it when her talent as an artist made her more visible. She decided she could be a spokesperson for people with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a>; she could inform the community about what it’s like to live on the spectrum. It wasn’t always easy for Haley, she did not speak until she was four and attended <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/speech-therapy"><cite title="definition of speech therapy: Type of therapy that focuses on improving vocal communication and speech.">speech therapy</cite></a> and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">hippotherapy</cite></a> to increase her social and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/communication"><cite title="definition of communication: Communication is letting another person know what you are thinking or feeling. Communication can be verbal, written, and/or movement, such as sign-language. It is important for parents to learn to communicate with their child with autism and to encourage their child to communicate. Good communication skills may increase speech, social interaction, lower frustration and anger, and help limit bad behavior.">communication skills</cite></a>. Her book talks about <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/middle-school"><cite title="definition of middle school: not yet defined.">middle school</cite></a> difficulties as a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/teenager"><cite title="definition of teenager: not yet defined.">teen</cite></a> with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a>, but also can help other <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/teenager"><cite title="definition of teenager: not yet defined.">teenagers</cite></a> who might be shy and don’t feel like they fit in.</p> <p><a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/read"><cite title="definition of read: Reading is typically a word-based activity that may be difficult for children with autism who tend to view the world in a more visual way. There are various methods of teaching children to read. For example, the teacher might show the child the letter “T” and at the same time, make a “tuh” sound. This way the child learns to identify groups of letters with sounds. A child using may also learn to read by matching letters and pictures on a computer screen. ">Read</cite></a> original article: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/04/02/autism.middle.school/?hpt=C1">Teen with Autism Advises Other 'Different' Kids</a></p> </div> </div> </div> autism communication high-functioning autism hippotherapy middle school read school speech therapy teenager therapy writing Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000 scottie 56254 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com http://autism.healingthresholds.com/comment/responding-hippotherapy-0 <p><P>speech pathologists may also be hippotherapists.&nbsp; There are many pragmatic <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/language"><cite title="definition of language: not yet defined.">language</cite></a> functions that can be addressed via <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">hippotherapy</cite></a>.</P></p> hippotherapy language Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:07:34 +0000 56230 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com http://autism.healingthresholds.com/comment/responding-hippotherapy <p><P>Where are some good providers for <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hippotherapy"><cite title="definition of hippotherapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Hippotherapy is done with a licensed physical or occupational therapist and has specific physical goals for each session and is physical or occupational therapy using the horse as the therapy tool. Hippotherapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. ">Hippo Therapy</cite></a> in the Columbus, Ohio area ?</P><br /> <P>Please respond to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <A href="mailto:jim.swank@fcbdd.org">jim.swank@fcbdd.org</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks</P></p> hippotherapy therapy Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:55:54 +0000 56189 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com http://autism.healingthresholds.com/research/effect-therapeutic-horseback-riding-social-functioning-children-autism <div id="biblio-node"><span class="Z3988" title="ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&amp;rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Ajournal&amp;rft.atitle=The+Effect+of+Therapeutic+Horseback+Riding+on+Social+Functioning+in+Children+with+Autism&amp;rft.title=Journal+of+Autism+and+Developmental+Disorders&amp;rft.date=2009&amp;rft.volume=39&amp;rft.issue=9&amp;rft.spage=1261&amp;rft.epage=1267&amp;rft.aulast=Bass&amp;rft.aufirst=MM"></span><table> <tbody> <tr class="odd"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-title">Title</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-title">The Effect of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Social Functioning in Children with Autism</td> </tr> <tr class="even"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-type">Publication Type</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-type">Journal Article</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-authors">Authors</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-authors"><a href="/research-index/author/2248">Bass MM</a>, <a href="/research-index/author/2249">Duchowny CA</a>, <a href="/research-index/author/2250">Llabre MM</a></td> </tr> <tr class="even"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-secondary-title">Journal Title</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-secondary-title">Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-year">Year of Publication</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-year">2009</td> </tr> <tr class="even"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-volume">Volume</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-volume">39</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-issue">Issue</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-issue">9</td> </tr> <tr class="even"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-pages">Pages</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-pages">1261-1267</td> </tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-url">URL for Abstract</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-url"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19350376">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19350376</a></td> </tr> <tr class="even"><td class="biblio-row-title biblio-field-title-abst-e">Teaser</td><td class="biblio-field-contents-abst-e"> <p><a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">Therapeutic horseback riding</cite></a> may improve <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/social-skills-groups"><cite title="definition of social skills groups: Tool for teaching appropriate social interaction in which children with autism meet regularly as a group with a therapist to learn about specific social situations. ">social skills</cite></a> in children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a>.</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="odd"><td valign="top">Full Text</td><td> <p><a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title=" Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">Therapeutic horseback riding</cite></a> may improve <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/social-skills-groups"><cite title=" Tool for teaching appropriate social interaction in which children with autism meet regularly as a group with a therapist to learn about specific social situations. ">social skills</cite></a> in children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title=" Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a>.<br><br>Children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title=" Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a> who rode <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/horse"><cite title=" not yet defined.">horses</cite></a> as <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title=" Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> showed improvements in several <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/social-skills-groups"><cite title=" Tool for teaching appropriate social interaction in which children with autism meet regularly as a group with a therapist to learn about specific social situations. ">social skills</cite></a> after 12 weeks of <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title=" Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a>. This study compared before-<a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title=" Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> and after-<a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title=" Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> scores on <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/social-skills-groups"><cite title=" Tool for teaching appropriate social interaction in which children with autism meet regularly as a group with a therapist to learn about specific social situations. ">social skills</cite></a> tests for 19 children (5-10 years old). Children were improved in <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/sensory-integration"><cite title=" Neurological process that organizes sensation from one&#039;s own body and the environment. Sensory integration makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment. Children with autism are believed to have difficulties integrating sensory information. One program, the Bolles Sensory Learning Program, uses stimulation of visual (visual integration training), auditory, and vestibular (balance) senses to help improve sensory issues.">sensory</cite></a> seeking and sensitivity. They also had more <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/social-motivation"><cite title=" Social motivation is the desire to be with other people and interact with them. Many children with autism prefer objects rather than people, so the challenge is to increase their social motivation. ">social motivation</cite></a> and were less distracted. The authors said that this is the first study to measure the impact of <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title=" Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">horseback riding</cite></a> on <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/social-skills-groups"><cite title=" Tool for teaching appropriate social interaction in which children with autism meet regularly as a group with a therapist to learn about specific social situations. ">social skills</cite></a> in children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title=" Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).">autism</cite></a>.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> autism hippotherapy horse sensory integration social motivation social skills groups therapeutic horseback riding therapy Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:07:55 +0000 scottie 3584 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com