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DALLAS — Megan Howard’s son is the kind of kid who studies trigonometry purely for fun. Yet, despite his advanced aptitude for complex mathematics, he found himself repeatedly avoiding school altogether. The morning routine became a daily battle of emotional friction. He would get fully dressed, only to stand paralyzed and refuse to leave the…
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By Michelle Diament October 16, 2026 Riding horses or even simply spending 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 comprehensive study involving 236 children diagnosed with autism…
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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 and teenagers diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and enhance critical social skills, according to new research published this month. In a comprehensive clinical study involving 236 children diagnosed…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending time around them can make a profound difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and boost crucial social skills, according to new research published this week. In a comprehensive study examining 236 children diagnosed with autism and co-occurring psychiatric conditions,…
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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 new research published this month in the prominent medical journal Pediatrics. The comprehensive study, which followed 236 children…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound and measurable difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity while simultaneously boosting essential social skills, according to newly published research. In a comprehensive study tracking 236 children diagnosed with autism and co-occurring…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending time around them can make a profound difference for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity while simultaneously boosting essential social skills, according to newly published research. In a comprehensive new study involving 236 children diagnosed with autism and…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending time around them can make a substantial difference for children and teenagers diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity, decrease irritability, and boost essential social skills, according to new research published this month. In a comprehensive study involving 236 children with autism…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Spending time around horses and participating in structured horseback riding programs can yield substantial therapeutic benefits for children with autism, helping to curb hyperactivity, reduce irritability, and foster stronger social skills, according to newly published research. The findings, featured this month in the prominent medical journal Pediatrics, offer…
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DALLAS — Megan Howard’s oldest son is the kind of kid who studies trigonometry purely for fun. Yet, for a long time, the very thought of going to school filled him with dread. Every morning followed a familiar, agonizing routine. He would meticulously get dressed, only to stand frozen at the front door, refusing to…
