Equine Assisted Activities Workshop
This workshop incorporates all of the key elements and benefits of the Horse Boy method and combines it with ChildVision’s Therapeutic Riding programme. We aim to support the cognitive, physical, emotional and psycho-social development of both children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodiverse conditions. Learn how it can help children with specialised needs to achieve their potential.
Thursday November 23rd- 9:00am - 12:00pm
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There are many benefits of Equine Assisted Therapy – using horses to reach goals with children and adults with specific needs. These include providing physical, emotional and psychological benefits to people with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, visual and hearing impairment, anxiety disorder, learning disorder, substance abuse, multiple sclerosis, development disorder, muscular dystrophy, amputation, brain injury as well as behavioural problems.
Occupational Therapy using horses as the therapeutic medium is called and Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy (EAOT). This is a service we provide here in ChildVision. EAOT provides targeted support to the individual by maximising their abilities and helping them interact and participate in everyday life to their fullest potential. It can improve proprioception, sensory processing, motor coordination, posture, balance, muscle tone, concentration, self-esteem, self-confidence and social skills in riders with special needs. Learn more about this service, and how it can help children with specialised needs to reach their potential.