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23 Happy Trails
Many children, with a variety of conditions, such as Cerebral Palsy and Autism, have physical and coordination difficulties that require occupational therapy. The therapy often involves working with toys, feeding utensils, and other devices to improve a child’s skills in various areas. They use both hippotherapy (use of the movement of the horse) and equine interactions and the equine environment (use of the horse’s environment). However, there are some therapy practices that take a bit more unusual, albeit evidence-based, approach. One such organization is Brandywine Occupational Therapy, LLC, which use horses extensively in their practice and may add hippotherapy to their clients’ plan of care. Their practice treats folks of all ages with a variety of diagnoses, including Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sensory Processions Disorder, Low Muscle The following information comes straight from the horse’s mouth (o.k., actually from the website of Lauren Janusz, operator of Brandywine Occupational Therapy). It has been edited and summarized. Tone, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Spina Bifida, and Chromosomal Disorders. “Brandywine Occupational Therapy, LLC provides occupational Happy Trails to you! therapy with the help of a horse!” 24
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