Autism and Horses: The Powerful Impact of Equine Interaction for Autistic People
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In this special 90-minute presentation, you'll learn from leading specialists in autism, including Temple Grandin, Stephen Shore, Tony Attwood, Michelle Garnett, Igor Shpitsberg, Irina Amelina, and Anja Kriegeskotten, about the power of horses for autistic people.
Being autistic in a world not designed for autism brings challenges. Research and clinical practice confirm that equine interaction has a powerful positive impact on autistic people. Speakers share how and why equine interaction is often effective and how other professionals can leverage this power.
Strengths and challenges associated with being autistic or having ADHD
Conventional therapies and accommodations
The therapeutic benefits of equine therapy
Exploring heart electromagnetic fields and autism
Exploring autism as autonomic adaptation
The development of a national standard for equine therapy centres
Equine therapy for interoception, anxiety, friendship and employment
Techniques within equine therapy
How to combine equine therapy with conventional approaches
Two illustrative case studies
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