Mia Sloan is an 11-year-old with down syndrome. Because of this, she has communication problems such as forming sentences or just speaking in general. But that changed when she enrolled in True Trails – an equine-assisted learning program that teaches literacy, numeracy, and horsemanship.

Clarissa leary, Mia’s mother, said, “Her confidence is next level compared to when we were trying to communicate. She would be getting quite angry and irritable because no-one could understand her.”

Animal-assisted therapy is a growing sector when it comes to education. Being in the presence of animals including horses does wonders in boosting a child’s confidence and focus. In the near future, it might be a normal part of classroom settings, especially in SPED classes to improve the lives of young learners.

Source: ABC News

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