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A growing number of students in the nation’s public schools have been identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new data released by the federal government, and these children are significantly more likely to experience physical restraint, seclusion, and other severe forms of exclusionary discipline than their non-disabled peers. The findings, compiled through the U.S.…
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A growing number of students in the nation’s public schools are identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new federal data that also highlights a deeply concerning trend: these children are significantly more likely to experience physical restraint, seclusion, and other forms of harsh disciplinary action compared to their non-disabled peers. The findings are part…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound, measurable difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and enhance vital social skills, according to newly published scientific research. In a comprehensive study examining 236 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and…
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DECATUR, Ala. — For many families navigating the public education system, the transition to adulthood for a child with developmental disabilities brings a sudden and profound shift. Classrooms, daily routines, structured social circles, and vital support networks often vanish overnight, leaving young adults isolated at home and caregivers searching desperately for viable alternatives. To help…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending time around them can make a substantial, measurable difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and boost crucial social skills, according to new research published this month in the journal Pediatrics. In a robust study involving 236 children diagnosed with…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound difference for children and teenagers with autism, helping to meaningfully reduce hyperactivity and significantly boost social skills, according to new research published this month in the prominent medical journal Pediatrics. The comprehensive study, which examined…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and boost critical social skills, according to new research published this month in the journal Pediatrics. In a rigorous study involving 236 children diagnosed with…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound difference for children with autism, helping to meaningfully reduce hyperactivity and significantly boost social skills, according to new research published this month. The findings, featured in the journal Pediatrics, offer fresh insight into how equine-assisted…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses and even simply spending structured time around them can make a profound, measurable difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity, manage irritability, and boost vital social skills, according to new research published this month. The study, which examined 236 children diagnosed with autism…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending meaningful time around these gentle animals can make a profound, measurable difference for children on the autism spectrum, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and enhance vital social skills, according to compelling new research. In a rigorous study involving 236 children diagnosed with autism…
