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Neigh Bother for autistic youngsters

Neigh Bother

Standing out in the mud, exposed to the elements may not sound like fun – but it was for the young people at Neigh Bother! Being around horses, whilst learning practical horse care skills, achieving their skills section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and not to mention being able to meet other like minded young people, is enough to make the biting wind and pouring rain worthwhile! 
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Children on the autism spectrum to benefit from ‘Grow, Play’ project

A specialist project for children in Edinburgh and East Lothian with autism to benefit the development of their social interactions and communication skills has received a £5000 boost from Aberdeen Standard Investments Charitable Foundation. Continue reading Children on the autism spectrum to benefit from ‘Grow, Play’ project

Sainsbury’s Blackhall to support Autism Hour

Sainsbury’s Blackhall has teamed up with leading autism charity, the National Autistic Society, to support Autism Hour, where shops and services take 60 minutes to provide autistic people with a break from the usual overload of ‘too much information’. Continue reading Sainsbury’s Blackhall to support Autism Hour

A horse in the home: Callum designs equine therapy chair

Chair replicates riding motion to provide home therapy for autistic children

Autistic children could soon receive the benefits of equine therapy from the comfort of their own home thanks to a unique chair design by an Edinburgh Napier student. Fourth year Callum Hunter has designed ‘U Rock’ – a therapy chair that replicates the movement of a horse when walking – as part of his final year project at the University. Continue reading A horse in the home: Callum designs equine therapy chair