The document discusses Equine Assisted Social Skills Therapy (EASST) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. EASST involves structured social skills development groups that meet weekly for 6 sessions and involve interactions with horses. The goals are to improve social communication skills, motivation, awareness, regulation, and problem solving abilities through activities centered around relationship building with horses. EASST is based on the SMARTS developmental profile approach and aims to enhance skills in each area of the profile. Preliminary research suggests EASST may be helpful for addressing both mental health and developmental deficits in individuals with autism.
Fusion-io Memory Flash for Microsoft SQL Server 2012Mark Ginnebaugh
You've heard about Solid State Drives (SSDs), and might be using them now. To get dramatically improved IO performance, you need Flash Memory – storage that can be connected to your server’s Bus, and really maximize IO.
Fusion-io is an industry leader in this area, and Sumeet Bansal explains how to best employ this powerful technology. You'll learn:
* The many ways Flash can help your SQL Server performance, while at the same time lowering costs
* How you can use Flash optimally for your SQL Server deployment
* Easy, low risk ways to introduce ioMemory into SQL Server environments to instantly realize significant benefits.
* How to implement ioMemory optimally for the most pervasive configurations of SQL Server
Fusion-io Memory Flash for Microsoft SQL Server 2012Mark Ginnebaugh
You've heard about Solid State Drives (SSDs), and might be using them now. To get dramatically improved IO performance, you need Flash Memory – storage that can be connected to your server’s Bus, and really maximize IO.
Fusion-io is an industry leader in this area, and Sumeet Bansal explains how to best employ this powerful technology. You'll learn:
* The many ways Flash can help your SQL Server performance, while at the same time lowering costs
* How you can use Flash optimally for your SQL Server deployment
* Easy, low risk ways to introduce ioMemory into SQL Server environments to instantly realize significant benefits.
* How to implement ioMemory optimally for the most pervasive configurations of SQL Server
E-paper is a portable, reusable storage and display medium that looks like paper but can be repeatedly written on (refreshed) - by electronic means - thousands or millions of times.
A power point presentation on Autism Spectrum disorders I created in collaboration with a team of three other graduate students at the University of Dayton.
E-paper is a portable, reusable storage and display medium that looks like paper but can be repeatedly written on (refreshed) - by electronic means - thousands or millions of times.
A power point presentation on Autism Spectrum disorders I created in collaboration with a team of three other graduate students at the University of Dayton.
This project is about autism. In this project we included general information about autism, intervention plan, diagnose, programs that can be used, and included a research that was done about the effect of using technology in this field.
Lola Nasretdinova talks about autism for the international conference on child disability issues, Bishkek, 1-3 March 2011, Kyrgyzstan.
Лола Насретдинова о спектре аутистических нарушений (на англ.) для международной конференции в Бишкеке 1-3 марта 2011 г.
speech therapy in coimbatore,best speech therapist in coimbatore,best speech ...Youcan Autism
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characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences. Autism does not apply if a child's education performance is adversely affected primarily because the child has a serious emotional disturbance.
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...kevinkariuki227
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version.pdf
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version.pdf
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
Acute scrotum is a general term referring to an emergency condition affecting the contents or the wall of the scrotum.
There are a number of conditions that present acutely, predominantly with pain and/or swelling
A careful and detailed history and examination, and in some cases, investigations allow differentiation between these diagnoses. A prompt diagnosis is essential as the patient may require urgent surgical intervention
Testicular torsion refers to twisting of the spermatic cord, causing ischaemia of the testicle.
Testicular torsion results from inadequate fixation of the testis to the tunica vaginalis producing ischemia from reduced arterial inflow and venous outflow obstruction.
The prevalence of testicular torsion in adult patients hospitalized with acute scrotal pain is approximately 25 to 50 percent
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
My name is Judith Piggot I am a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist.Thank you for inviting me to talk at the EAGALA conference, I am delighted to be here today talking about the two things that I am most passionate – social communication development and its impairment in autism and equine assisted therapy.My task in the next hour is to give you an overview of autism and the use of equine assisted therapy in autism and leave you with an appreciation of the benefits and challenges of EAP with this population. I’ve just moved back from the states where I ran the UCLA Autism Clinic – to further develop ASD services in Tayside, Angus, Perthshire and Kinross I have been doctor for almost 20 years, a psychiatrist for 16 years and an EAGALA member for 6 years – however, it took me to go to the states to complete my training and really get started on my EAGALA journey. Working as a clinical and research professor at UCLA – using fMRI to identify atypical brain function in autism and working with colleagues at Healing Reins represent the two things that have most changed my life (after having children).Through the clinic I quality assured in depth assessments on youth suspected of autism and then worked with these young people in social skills groups to improve social skills both in and out of the arena.Kids with social motivation appeared to do well in regular social skills groups – however, those without any social motivation – characteristic of many folk with autism did not fair so well. Social less motivated kids were apparently less able learn the social skills within the regular social skills group setting and more challenged to generalize these skills to other settings - LIFE.So I am going to spend roughly 20 minutes talking about autism, 20 minutes reflecting on my experience of regular EAP in this group and then I am going to take 20 minutes to go EASST with you. So for those of you that are interested in talking more I will be around after the talk or please email me at judith@carr.me
The horse is not autistic – why – not value in a horse herd for the qualities characterised by autism ?
There are two challenges really –one to make it as simple as possible, but even though it is tempting not try and make it simpler’ as said by alberteinsteinThe second challenge – on acknowledging that autism is complicated – and that we are challenged to understand the biological etiology –to find a way forward !And it is in this way that I like to think of autism imaging genetics – which is in itself complicated – as a way FORWARD.
or we think of this spectrum in which autism is the intersection of the three domains.This is a broader conceptualization to incorporate Individuals that have sub-threshold domain traits on the autistic spectrum ….
As you can see – the list of neural systems implicated in these developmental deficits in autism is long - and this is the short list …Autism imaging is beginning to inform our understanding of the autism phenotypeKnowledge of the biological roles and physiological characteristics of these neural systems is beginning to allow for a better understanding of the biologically relevant characteristics of autism.
Noah – create an obstacle and label it – activity would take up the entire session ..Bullying – vehicle for informing adults Challenging behavior – running away Social anxiety Observation of sister Family – functionchip off the old bloke – our children share characteristics !Video Groups – same age gender
So I should say at the very start of this talk that I have heard - LET’S FIND THE GENES FIRST – many times.Every new place – new position I would bring it up – and get the same sort of responseThe gap between 1999-2003 is because I decided to stop mentioning imaging genetics!I am hoping that by the end of this talk that I might have convinced some of the skeptics among you that autism imaging genetics is going to inform our understanding of autism and help us find the genes!So one of the main ironies in autism research is that although autism is generally accepted to be the most genetic of all developmental neuropsychiatric disorders –we still know little about the genetic etiology despite several decades of genetic research.Genetic studies are largely hampered by the heterogeneity – or variation – that exists at the genetic and phenotypic expression of the disorder and we are caught in a chicken ‘n’ egg dilemma.It is Difficult to identify large enough samples of individuals with the same genetic etiology for gene discovery – the very gene discovery that would allow us to better understand the phenotypic expression to identify more homogeneous samples!I would commend imaging genetics to you as it offers some traction on this perennial dilemma while also helping us understand the brain mechanisms related a particular phenotype under certain genetic conditions CONNECTOR: So let me briefly introduce the areas that I will cover.
Program Session Structure:With the parents: Informant check-in to elicit function at home and school for that week and associated social challenges and the narrative recorded and coded using the qualitative coding software NVIVO.With the therapy group:Circle Up Time (15 mins) – Session warm up/ engager – offering continuity and the possibility of mastery through the program – demonstrate touching stationary/ “slow dancing” with the horse – each young person supported to explore their comfort zone with the horse.Horse Time (45 mins) – Activities with the horse, therapists and other young people (see below).Huddle Time (15 mins) – Group discussion about activity with therapists and other young people relating it to the young person’s/ people’s challenges at home and school.Circle Out Time (15 mins) – Session cool down - goodbye to horse - grooming/ stroking Session Themes - Horse Time Activities:Session 1 – Who’s the Horse? :observation/ discussion activity focusing on “who” the horse is; which horse do they identify with and why?; and how motivated are they to interact with the horse.Session 2 –How do you do Horse?:meet and greet the horse activity – observation/ discussion of approaches to the horse and responses of the horse to these approaches – including therapist narrative on non-verbal communications between horse and child.Session 3 –How do you get the Horse to do? – each individual works to bring a horse to the other side of the arena.This activity addresses issues such as social communication, problem solving, relationships, leadership, overcoming challenges, and realization of boundaries. The goal is for the individual to get a horse go over to the other side of the arena - obstacles in the arena provide metaphors for the obstacles that these young people experience daily in their lives and are trying to overcome. The individual is told that as in life, there are certain rules they must follow. These rules include no physically touching the horse(s) in any way whatsoever- including throwing things or using things that touch them – and no bribing the horse. Ask the individual to decide on how they are going to achieve the task and then facilitate experiential learning through their selected strategy. Therapists use engagement with the horse to develop understanding of individuals motivations and distractions and motivate social learning – including .Session 4 –How do you get other folk get the Horse to do? – each group works to bring a horse to the other side of the arena.This activity addresses issues such as teamwork social communication, problem solving, relationships, leadership, overcoming challenges, and realization of boundaries. The goal is for the group to get a horse go over to the other side of the arena – again obstacles in the arena provide metaphors for the obstacles that these young people experience daily in their lives and are trying to overcome. The group is told that as in life, there are certain rules they must follow. These rules include no physically touching the horse(s) in any way whatsoever- including throwing things or using things that touch them – no bribing the horse and gesturing but no speaking to each other. The group is asked to decide how they are going to achieve the task and then the therapists facilitate experiential learning through the use of the groups selected strategy. Therapists use engagement with the horse to develop understanding of group’s motivations and distractions and motivate social application of social skills in the group setting to achieve the stated goal.Session 5 –How are you doing now horse?Individuals in the group meet and greet the horse again having developed a with the horse and others in their group. This session focuses on “who” the horse is - what it is feeling - what they are feeling about the horse - which horse do they identify with and why – to determine if there is a sense of relatedness with the expectation that the individuals with ASD will be better at attributing emotion and perspective taking.Session 6 – Who’s the horse and all these other folk? – observation/ discussion of what the horse represents to them now and what these other people in the arena mean to them having developed a sense of relatedness.
Session Themes - Horse Time Activities:Session 1 – Who’s the Horse? :observation/ discussion activity focusing on “who” the horse is; which horse do they identify with and why?; and how motivated are they to interact with the horse.Session 2 –How do you do Horse?:meet and greet the horse activity – observation/ discussion of approaches to the horse and responses of the horse to these approaches – including therapist narrative on non-verbal communications between horse and child.Session 3 –How do you get the Horse to do? – each individual works to bring a horse to the other side of the arena.This activity addresses issues such as social communication, problem solving, relationships, leadership, overcoming challenges, and realization of boundaries. The goal is for the individual to get a horse go over to the other side of the arena - obstacles in the arena provide metaphors for the obstacles that these young people experience daily in their lives and are trying to overcome. The individual is told that as in life, there are certain rules they must follow. These rules include no physically touching the horse(s) in any way whatsoever- including throwing things or using things that touch them – and no bribing the horse. Ask the individual to decide on how they are going to achieve the task and then facilitate experiential learning through their selected strategy. Therapists use engagement with the horse to develop understanding of individuals motivations and distractions and motivate social learning – including .Session 4 –How do you get other folk get the Horse to do? – each group works to bring a horse to the other side of the arena.This activity addresses issues such as teamwork social communication, problem solving, relationships, leadership, overcoming challenges, and realization of boundaries. The goal is for the group to get a horse go over to the other side of the arena – again obstacles in the arena provide metaphors for the obstacles that these young people experience daily in their lives and are trying to overcome. The group is told that as in life, there are certain rules they must follow. These rules include no physically touching the horse(s) in any way whatsoever- including throwing things or using things that touch them – no bribing the horse and gesturing but no speaking to each other. The group is asked to decide how they are going to achieve the task and then the therapists facilitate experiential learning through the use of the groups selected strategy. Therapists use engagement with the horse to develop understanding of group’s motivations and distractions and motivate social application of social skills in the group setting to achieve the stated goal.Session 5 –How are you doing now horse?Individuals in the group meet and greet the horse again having developed a with the horse and others in their group. This session focuses on “who” the horse is - what it is feeling - what they are feeling about the horse - which horse do they identify with and why – to determine if there is a sense of relatedness with the expectation that the individuals with ASD will be better at attributing emotion and perspective taking.Session 6 – Who’s the horse and all these other folk? – observation/ discussion of what the horse represents to them now and what these other people in the arena mean to them having developed a sense of relatedness.
. This session focuses on “who” the horse is - what it is feeling - what they are feeling about the horse - which horse do they identify with and why – to determine if there is a sense of relatedness with the expectation that the individuals with ASD will be better at attributing emotion and perspective taking.