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By Michelle Diament October 16, 2026 For many families navigating the complexities of autism spectrum disorder, the search for effective, engaging interventions that extend beyond the walls of a traditional clinical office is constant. New research published this month in the journal Pediatrics offers a promising avenue for those seeking supplemental support: therapeutic horseback riding.…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 For children on the autism spectrum, the traditional clinical environment—often characterized by sterile rooms, structured diagnostic testing, and repetitive behavioral interventions—can sometimes feel restrictive or overwhelming. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that shifting the therapeutic focus from the office to the outdoors, specifically to the stables,…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 For many families navigating the complexities of autism spectrum disorder, the search for effective, engaging, and holistic interventions is constant. While traditional clinical therapies—such as speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy—remain the gold standard for treatment, a growing body of evidence is pointing toward the potential benefits of animal-assisted…
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By Michelle Diament October 16, 2026 For many children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, traditional clinical environments—often characterized by sterile rooms, structured tasks, and intense one-on-one observation—can sometimes prove overwhelming or difficult to navigate. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that shifting the therapeutic focus to the outdoors, specifically into the presence of horses,…
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By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 For many families navigating the complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the search for effective, engaging, and accessible interventions is a constant priority. While traditional clinical therapies remain a cornerstone of support, new research published this month in the journal Pediatrics suggests that an age-old practice—spending time with…
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For many families navigating the complexities of autism spectrum disorder, finding interventions that resonate beyond the traditional clinical setting remains a top priority. A growing body of research has long pointed toward the potential benefits of animal-assisted therapy, and a new study published this month in the journal Pediatrics offers some of the most compelling…
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DALLAS — Megan Howard’s son is, by any standard definition, a brilliant young student. He spends his free time immersed in the complexities of trigonometry, finding joy and intellectual stimulation in the very subjects that intimidate many of his peers. Yet, for all his academic prowess, he found himself unable to step through the doors…
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DALLAS — Megan Howard’s son is the type of student who spends his free time immersed in the complexities of trigonometry. To his teachers, he might appear to be a high-achieving student with a bright academic future. Yet, despite his intellectual prowess, he found himself paralyzed by the prospect of walking through his middle school…
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DALLAS — For Megan Howard, the daily school run had become a source of profound heartbreak. Her son, a bright and intellectually curious child who would spend his free time diving into the complexities of trigonometry for pleasure, had begun to view his middle school as an insurmountable wall. The morning routine was a struggle:…
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By Shaun Heasley | October 14, 2026 For the first time in the history of the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, individuals with disabilities will see their monthly benefits surpass the $1,000 threshold. This historic shift comes as the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Wednesday that both SSI and Social Security benefits will…
