Building Connections

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Web Site: North Star Foundation
http://www.northstardogs.com/

Video: North Star CBS News Story: “Living With Autism”

Video: “The Penguin Project”

Web Site: Accessible Arts
http://accessiblearts.org/

Web Site: Spirit Horse Therapeutic Center
http://www.spirithorsetherapy.com/

Optional Resources

Web Site: National Ability Center
http://www.discovernac.org/index.htm

Web Site: Equine Therapy Center – Reason to Believe
http://reasontobelieveranch.org/

Web Article: “Developing Cognitive and Creative Skills Through Art”
http://rawleysilver.com/developing_cognitive_and_creative_skills_through_art__programs_for_children_with_31969.htm

Video: “Equine Therapy Center”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnLeQyorTxU

Video: “Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center”

Building Connections

The articles in this week’s resources present several alternative therapies/programs designed to develop and deepen children’s relationships with themselves and connections to others. In preparation for this Discussion, choose at least two of the initiatives from the Learning Resources to explore. As you review these alterative therapies and programs, look for:

The goals of the therapy/programs
How goals are met
How children benefit
How connections to self and others are supported
By Day 7 of Week 10:

Post the following:

A description of the initiatives that you explored and insights that you gained about alternative ways to build connections

Your perspective on how children’s individuality can be supported through alternative therapies/programs