The Horse Boy
Posted by
Elena Goodrum
on 15th January 2010
at 10:29
I have a fondness for these people because they're from my hometown, Austin, Texas!
Posted by
michaelz
on 20th July 2010
at 11:03
there was an article by philip womack in one of the weekend papers detailing how his autistic brother - ashley - flourished with equine therapy.
alas, i can't find the article online.
here's philip's web site - http://www.philipwomack.co.uk
firms mentioned in the article are :-
Posted by
Mariana Ware
on 22nd July 2010
at 10:32
Hi Michael,
I think this might be the article you mentioned http://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/7902741/Equine-therapy-and-autism-Horsing-around-brings-out-the-best.html
Mariana
Posted by
michaelz
on 22nd July 2010
at 11:59
thanks, mariana!
Posted by
amberlight
on 24th July 2010
at 18:24
It's often true, too. Horses 'see' and sense things much as many of us do. We make a lot of sense to each other, and there's something very calming about being around them. We have a family horse and he's great.
Ann - Community Champion
Posted by
Snowdrop
on 24th July 2010
at 21:02
Hi Ann
Do you find this to be the case with other animals too or is it just horses?
Tracy - Community Champion
Posted by
asteroids
on 25th July 2010
at 21:43
I think dogs have a similar effect. There was a film made a few years ago about a boy with autism who responded well to having a pet dog. Also, my nephew loves dogs and seems able to relate to them better than he does to a lot of people.
On a personal note, we used to have a lovely labrador and, when I went into labour with my son, it was the dog who followed me around our flat looking very concerned at each contraction. She also knew when I was ill and she was incredibly protective with the children.
Asteroids Sara - Community Champion
Posted by
michaelz
on 26th July 2010
at 10:35
Ann must have a big house to let a horse reside as one of the family :)
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here's a dog helping kids read :
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/835908-batman-the-greyhound-that-helps-pupils-read
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Posted by
Josie Barnshaw
on 15th January 2010
at 09:12
I saw again today for the second time a TV ad for this book with some great reviews from the Telegraph and Guardian newspapers. Its the story of a young boy with a PDD (NOS) diagnosis and his journey with the help of horses and chamins.
Did a google search and found this link to a short synopsis by the Guardian of the story.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/outdoors/5050076/How-the-Horse-Boy-conquered-autism.html
Josie - Community Champion