An Infographic from ANS415 Equine Systems Management at Iowa State University

1. Benefits
of Equine Therapy
and Autism

2. Benefits
of Equine Therapy
and Autism
Helps with these symptoms:
Hyperactivity
Joint attention
Communication
Sensory Management

3. Decreased:
lethargy
irritability
Stereotyped
behavior
hyperactivit
y

4. HIPPOTHERAPY
Occupation, physical, or speech
therapy
Not learning to ride
Licensed Therapist
THERAPUETIC
RIDING
Certified Riding Instructor
Learning to ride
NOT covered by insurance
Hippotherapy is NOT
Therapeutic Riding

5. Citations
•
http://www.pathintl.org/resources-
education/resources/eaat/198-
learn-about-therapeutic-riding
•
http://www.brechtstables.org/?
page_id=10