Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also known as autism, is a disorder that affects many children worldwide. Autism is a topic that society is becoming more aware of now than they have in the past. A child with autism is different than a child without it and therapeutic riding is benefitting the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder and helping them expand their knowledge and experience. There have been many studies that show that therapeutic riding can be beneficial to children with autism spectrum disorder and the process of therapeutic riding can affect how helpful it is. Horseback riding is corrective itself, but when used to heal people who are disabled, it can be vastly beneficial for that person. Researchers found that therapeutic …show more content…
As stated in a biography about Temple Grandin, “Temple wanted to be alone. She couldn’t speak, and she appeared to be deaf.” Temple Grandin has autism and while growing up, she had a difficult time with it just as any other person with autism spectrum disorder. “A person with autism is very sensitive to touch, sight, sounds, and smells. They are overwhelmed when their senses are stimulated,” (Temple Grandin 1). Their senses are magnified, so it’s as if they are hearing things twice as loud. They have to scream to communicate because they know no other way to, their communication skills are unbalanced. People with autism have trouble reading other people’s emotions so they don’t respond to sarcasm and other mean comments. A way to help most autistics is physical pressure; most people with autism prefer physical pressure on them because it makes them feel more relaxed and calm. The life of an autistic person can be complex, but there is a way to make the life of an autistic person less …show more content…
Ratliffe and Sanekane wrote that people have been benefiting from therapeutic riding as far back as the second century. Another benefit of therapeutic riding is that it influences multiple systems including sensorimotor (balance, touch, awareness of body position, eye and body movements), cognition, respiration, speech production, and behavioral, and social and psychological domains. Postural constol and strength are improved in a childs daily functional activities too because riding creates a displacement of the rider’s center of gravity, this also increases the riders motor skills. Riding gives kids with autism greater confidence, self-esteem, and their social skills increase. “10/11 kids with autism spectrum disorder received positive changes in their life from therapeutic riding. Some found it not affective in activites of daily living or psychological outcomes,” (Ratliffe and Sanekane 5). The studies have shown majority positive outcomes of therapeutic riding which shows how beneficial it
Giving others who do not suffer from autism or caregivers an insight on how the individual may be feeling and what they are going through. This book can also help numerous medical professionals such as speech-language pathologists and pediatric doctors. As Grandin stated in the book that not all sufferers act, think, and feel the same so this novel may not be beneficial to readers who are looking for information on a wide scale of individuals who suffer from the illness. She also stated that there is no cure for autism, however some medications can help with some symptoms such as depression or anxiety. What intrigued me the most about Grandin was that she never gave up and worked on her social skills. Not only did she became a spokesperson for autism, but also became a professor at Colorado State University in which both require public speaking and being comfortable in front of people.
What is Autism? It’s a developmental disorder that impairs one’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Christopher Boone from the novel A Curious Incident in the Nighttime and Temple Grandin, who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry both fall on the high-functioning spectrum of autism. Even so, they do not display the exact same traits and behaviors. Whereas Grandin thinks in pictures and employs this unique gift for practical use, Christopher thinks in patterns and fails communicate his talents with others. However, they both speak their mind and have trouble understanding facial expressions and emotions.
The Case of Temple Grandin paints a picture of a young woman’s determination and hard work while struggling with autism during a time when the disorder was unknown. This case discusses Grandin’s challenges, early diagnosis, growth and development in school, and support from her mother. Temple Grandin could not speak like the other children at the age of two, so because doctors could not find any physical issues she had been subsequently labeled as brain-damaged. To communicate with others, she would throw tantrums and scream. She could speak by three and a half years old with the help of speech therapy. A few years later at the age of five, Grandin was diagnosed with autism so her mother worked with her 30 minutes every day to keep her from being placed in an institution. At her aunt’s ranch, Grandin develops the “squeeze machine” a device used to apply pressure without being stimulating. Grandin excelles in school and receives her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Franklin Pierce College in 1970. After her graduation from college in 1970, Grandin attends Arizona State University where she earns a master’s degree in cattle in 1975. In 1989, Grandin earns her doctoral degree from the University of Urbana-Champaign in animal science. Grandin has never married, but she is proof that individuals with autism can lead productive and notable lives (Meyer, Chapman, & Weaver, 2009).
Equine-assisted therapy, also known as equine therapy or equestrian therapy, is a type of animal-assisted therapy intended to teach, counsel, and/or rehabilitate people with disabilities. This type of experiential therapy includes activities such as: grooming and caring for, haltering and leading, tacking up, and riding horses. Each of those activities foster interactions between the rider or patient, and horse, building a bond between the human and horse. In a typical equestrian therapy setting, usually a dedicated therapeutic barn, a mental health professional and/or an “equine therapist can observe and interact with the patient in order to identify behavior patterns and process thoughts and emotions” (“What Is Equine Therapy?”). In some
Temple shows everyone how to turn problems into solutions. When temple saw an opportunity she took it. She used an inspiring metaphor often and explained how something lucky is like an opening door and you have to go through it while it's still there.“But she knew a lucky break when she saw one. I call that a door opening. A door’s going to open spontaneously, and you gotta run through it before it closes.” pg.90 Temple didn’t look as autism as a disability like most people did, she look at it as an advantage and she wouldn’t like living without it. “Autism gave her these special skills. ‘Autism’ she says, ‘is part of who I am.’”
3). Her career involved working with cattle; As an equipment designer, her visual capabilities became a huge asset. For example, she was able to test run a machine in full motion in her head (Grandin, 2006). Grandin’s autistic ability involved taking existing images and rearranging them into specific pictures; She mentions that not all autistic people process the information in the same way. Furthermore, Grandin (2006) emphasizes, “every experience builds on the visual memories that I carry from a prior experience” (p. 24). However, that was not the case during social interactions with other people, as she believed everybody thought in pictures (Grandin, 2006). In addition, Locke, Ishijima & Kassari, (2010) write that “many youth with autism spectrum disorder feel lonely or isolated and others are being excluded or bullied by their peers” (As cited in Gardner et al, 2014 p.101). For this reason, at a very young age, fear took a toll on Grandin emotionally and physically; She explains when children were teasing her, she became angry which eventually caused her anxiety and grief (Grandin, 2006). Maskey et al (2014) expand on this stating “ anxiety is common in children with autism spectrum disorder with fear as a frequent subtype” (p.151). According to Mayes et al (2013), studies have
ASD individuals may find it hard to communicate and socialize with others around them. However, because each child is unique, they have their own unique abilities and ways of responding to new experiences. Other issues children with ASD have include; anxiety, sleeping problems, and learning disabilities. Those who are diagnosed with ASD or any other disability are usually judged and bullied. In the documentary Violet’s mother says she is afraid of her child being labeled and underestimated because she is diagnosed with autism. A child’s disability can also affect their family members. Family members may have a difficult time understanding and getting to know the autistic child in order to provide for them. They struggle to find interventions such as treatment and therapy for them, the right medical care, and trying learn to cope with all this. At times parents and caregivers can also feel stressed or irritated knowing they have to fulfill all of the child’s needs. Siblings on the other hand, may find it unfair that the autistic child gets the most attention and
As of 2011, it has been reported that there are 650 million disabled people in the world (“Disabilities”). Though this number is high, it is greatly underestimated because disabled people are commonly isolated and stigmatized by their community (“Disabilities”). After hearing of this extremely high number of disabled people, I then ultimately decided I would write my research paper on ways to help the disabled. Therapeutic riding has been actively helping individuals with disabilities for decades, and can benefit these unfortunate people physically, mentally, and emotionally. “Therapeutic riding, which originated in Europe, has been actively helping individuals with disabilities since the 1950's” (Shepard). Through equine-orientated activities, therapeutic riding is used to contribute to the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well being of people with emotional issues and disabilities (Shepard). I was astonished on how many ways therapeutic riding can benefit disabled people.
Autism is a developmental disorder that appears within the first three years of a child’s life. It affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. Autism affects 1 out of 68 children. It is also the fastest growing disability in the United States. There are multiple types of Autism, some children are considered high functioning, and some are low functioning. “High functioning” is when a child with autism can function in life, and completes jobs, and chores with little to no help. “Low functioning” is when a child with autism cannot complete simple daily tasks without help, and (or) constant supervision.
For decades, Scientists have contemplated the idea of using horses for the personal gain of children and adults with needs such as autism, heart conditions, anxiety, stress, and other disorders that have yet to be curable. Horses such as Chester, a twenty year old gelding has encouraged more young riders who face difficulties such as social skills, behavior skills, and those who are physically indisposed. The phrase confidence is key, becomes important when people of all ages interact with a horse. Learning confidence may not be as easy as it sounds but is a necessary step to bond with a horse; without it, there can be no trust and most importantly, no bond between the equine and its rider.
Equine-Assisted therapy so far has shown commendable results. “Equestrian Therapy” acknowledges that “it is a fairly new technique for autism and other disorders that has been providing promising results such that many are consistently utilize therapy animals in their treatment programs and only for autism but also for people with Asperger’s syndrome. Equine therapy for special needs is an animal-assisted therapy that helps children with a wide variety of disabilities. This type of therapy makes use of riding horses as an effective way of providing physical and emotional therapy as well as psychological benefits” (“Equestrian Therapy”). Equine Therapy helps develop the motor skills of a child while they learn to ride a horse. The calming
Every year doctors diagnose thousands of adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Due to the growing awareness of autism and recent developments in technology, scientists and doctors can now discover and observe the effects of autism on society, and people. Starting with its discovery, researchers have been able to diagnose people more effectively. Doctors are beginning to discover what causes this disorder, and are currently trying to find ways to prevent and treat it. Many places have opened their doors to people with this disorder, creating autistic friendly environments where people are patient and understanding. Schools have also become accommodating to autistic children and adults. Autism also puts great strain on family and home lives.
In our society communication is a key component and vital to existence in success in this day in age. Not only communication but social skills, motor skills, and our basic senses are the platforms on which we build off of, well, in the world of autism communication is impacted and for that reason an audible disturbance can come off as a heavy impairment…..to the naked eye. In my experience working with autistic boys & girls has showed me the sheer beauty and honesty of how they communicate and relay their feelings and emotions. The autism spectrum disorder is commonly known. Autism has wide spectrum of severity ranging from low to high and in between. This literature review dissects the value of full functioning beings and autistic beings, and explains my interpretation of autism and their ability to find new components to life.
Autism spectrum disorder has become the most common neurological and developmental disorder diagnosed in children today. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012) estimate that 1 out of every 88 American children have been properly diagnosed. There is no known cure for autism, and the inconsistencies of the symptoms of autism in each case make it difficult to target a particular set of effective treatments. However some behavior management therapies, specifically physical therapy, may help to significantly control the unwanted symptoms in young children with autism spectrum disorder.
The story started with a nothing story, a tabloid tale involving the royal family in a publication in 2005, in which it was suspected that the reporter got the information by hacking phone-call messages, it was in 2011 when the investigation started and boomed as a political scandal that reached into many British institutions, and painted a news organization so powerful that those institutions including parliament, police and the rest of the British news media did nothing to stop this. I believe something similar can be interpreted from Joseph Pulitzers’ quote, the full quote goes like this "Our Republic and its press will rise or fall together. An able, disinterested, public-spirited press, with trained intelligence to know the right and courage to do it, can