A PLACE TO THRIVE
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Support | Natural Learning | Safety | Engagement
Supportive Non-Therapeutic Space for person(s) with ASD 

A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN THRIVE

Equine Assisted ASD THRIVE Program Benefits:

As reported by Parents of our ASD THRIVE program participants
Sensory Processing
Coordination
Social Skills
Emotional Safety
Communication
Better Sleeping Patterns
​ Reduce Stress levels
​Self Care
Attention
​Calming

What is ASD THRIVE?

​​Horse Therapy Centre of Canada's ASD THRIVE program is a supportive program developed for our ASD clients who require support and who may not be a good fit for our traditional Equine Assisted Therapy program. ASD THRIVE participants are identified as having a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Levels 2 & 3. 

ASD THRIVE gives participants a safe space to enjoy our therapy horses in the way that they need. Some clients like to walk, groom, pet, and feed the horses, while others like to just be near the horses.

​Accompanied by their caregiver and our staff, participants will have a chance to experience the benefits of Equine Assisted Therapy while experiencing horses in a way that is individually therapeutic to them.

NATURAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES & OUTCOMES

Parents / Caregivers of ASD participants have reported that their Level 2 / Level 3 ASD child have incredible benefits of participating in our program, which many traditional ASD therapy programs may not provide. These include:
  • Non-verbal participants saying horses' names, 'horse', 'woah', 'walk', and more
  • Seeing physical affection towards horses when previously non-responsive to physical affection 
  • Sleeping through the night
  • More calm behaviours after their ASD THRIVE sessions
  • Decrease in self-stims 
  • Increased social skills such as eye contact, appropriate facial expressions, and touching
  • Overall increased mood
  • Less biological 'accidents' (bed wetting)
  • Increased coordination
  • Increased attention

​PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ASD THRIVE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE
​ACCOMPANIED BY A CARETAKER