Hippotherapy and Autism /Autism definitions. FRH sees many clients with Autism or whose diagnoses land on the autism spectrum. Autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal or nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior.  The term “autism” is commonly used […]

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills (the ability to move in a coordinated and purposeful way). Cerebral palsy can also lead to other health issues, including vision, hearing, and speech problems, and learning disabilities. CP is usually caused by brain damage that occurs before or during […]