Parent of a 4 year old boy with ASD

“This horseback riding program is a great opportunity for him because he showed an exceptional ability on how he communicated and responded with the needs and feelings of animals in that farm.  It was so amazing how he can connect with the animals. We discovered one of the gifts of autism to him.

My son, learned how to be patient by waiting, how to keep quiet and stay calm whenever he is close to the horses, to express the needs of the animals to us adults. He is alert where to hold on while riding the horse. He matured so much after the few riding sessions. He always reminds me not to miss his schedule to go to the farm. He gets so excited whenever we turn to the road going to the farm. He was able to remember the road going there just by second session.”