How can Equine Assisted Learning Help?
EAL (Equine Assisted Learning) can assist individuals in a range of illnesses, disabilities, special needs and additional needs. A list such conditions where EAL can help are listed below, however we focus specifically on assisting the treatment of Autism in Ireland.
The number of children in Ireland coming into the system each year is significantly greater than in the past and the demand for services to meet the needs will continue to grow. (Reference: Irish Autism Action):
- Autism
- Depression
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Traumatic Brain Disorder
- Rehabilitation
- Deafness
- Disability
- Special Needs
- PTST – Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Dyslexia
- Eating Disorders
- Drug Addiction
- Visual Impairment
- Suicidal
- Bereavement
It is a process where young people and old work with horses and develop:
- Knowledge
- Skill
- Emotional growth
- Personal awareness
- Relationships
- Trust