Live Webinar: Understanding Autism in Equine Assisted Services
Horses can be incredible partners in success for participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This success can also come with some difficulties along the way. Join Dr. Kaiti Otte is a licensed occupational therapist and CTRI at HETRA for a live webinar. This presentation will aim to explain the differences in learning that those with Autism experience and how that impacts their relationship with their horses and instructors.
Objectives:
· What is ASD?: Understanding Core Symptoms
· Precautions and Contraindications for EAS
· Communication Differences and Strategies for EAS
· Understanding “Behaviors”: Functions of Behavior
· Understanding Stimming in the EAS environment
· Understanding Meltdowns in the EAS environment
Webinars are $10.00 per attendee. This presentation is eligible for 1 DE per PATH Intl.