American Hippotherapy Association "mission is to promote research, education and communication among physical and occupational therapists and others using the horse in a treatment approach based on principles of classic hippotherapy. Registered therapists in hippotherapy are located throughout the United States and Canada."
Equus Heals, Inc. is an educational and therapeutic enrichment program for children in North Carolina with a variety of disabilities, and their families. Individualized sessions, designed by a special educator, may incorporate art, music,
language & or sensory-motor, goal oriented activities to address each
child's developmental needs. The far-reaching emotional and physical benefits of animal assisted therapy, particularly assisted horseback riding and other horse-interaction experiences, are utilized as intervention tools, when appropriate. In cooperation with other community agencies,
services are provided free of charge. Siblings and parents are actively and creatively encouraged to participate.
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association "founded in 1969
to promote and support therapeutic riding in the U.S. and Canada. At some
600 NARHA riding centers, more than 30,000 individuals with disabilities find a sense of independence through horseback riding."
Speechville Express
is a resource for families, educators, and medical professionals, offering
information about language development in children, helping those who
care for toddlers and young children who are late talkers, and connecting
you with others who have been down this road. Language disorders and
communication impairments included are apraxia, stuttering, pervasive
developmental disorder, dysarthria, and aphasia, among others.
aphasia
