Benefits from horse therapy build over time for children with autism, findings suggest
"We were able to capture specific aspects of the social and communicative behavior of children during their interaction with the horse."
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"We were able to capture specific aspects of the social and communicative behavior of children during their interaction with the horse."
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Results indicated a lower sympathetic tone in horses involved in sessions with children with autism, when compared with traditionally developing children.
A baby emu, goat and goose have become best friends at a Wiltshire animal centre 2 hours ago They seem to get on really well and have a special bond. Tom Wren/Twitter A baby emu rejected by its parents has become best friends with a goat and a goose at an animal centre in Wiltshire. Taz had to be hand-reared after his parents turned their backs on him. But he’s found companionship in unlikely places, bonding with Alfred the kid (one of six goats born around the same time as Taz) and goose chick Wiggle at Caenhill Countryside Centre in Devizes, Wiltshire.