Horses and Autism

Looking forward to tonight's horse lessons with my son. We discovered many benefits of horse riding and care: increased language; eye contact; following directions; sitting balance; right and left orientation; social interaction with teacher and peers; and of course the ever challenging task of transitioning out of this preferred activity and into the task of returning home. Also, he gets so hungry that he is more willing to try new foods for dinner and snack! Last night he ate his very first bite of fish (Chilean Sea Bass). Check with your local resources to see if there are programs that work with those with special needs.