Therapeutic Riding

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In a message dated 02/24/2001 11:34:14 PM Central Standard Time,

DianeBKJ@... writes:

<< She was the only child there who needed three people and a belt

around her waist to ride on the horse and to top it off she fell asleep on

the horse. >>

Diane,

I used to take to therapeutic riding. I think it is a wonderful

program for so many kids with special needs. But used to get too

relaxed and fall asleep on the horse also. I tried for two years, but she

just didn't seem to like it much and wasn't progressing at all. It was a

good way to get her to sleep, but that wasn't what I was paying for!

Maureen

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Does anyone know what kid of letter my pediatrician would need to write to get

blue cross to cover therapeutic riding for a child with aspergers on the

autistic spectrum? I am thinking it would be benefitial for social pragmatic

speech, core strength, balance, coordination, sequencing, and spacial awareness

(understanding personal space). Any info or advice?

[Guest guest]

I believe that sometimes therapeutic riding is done with an OT or PT, in which

case that is the service that would be billed by insurance. The riding center

you are considering using may be able to give you more details. Good luck - I

hear great things about it!

Bridget

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> Does anyone know what kid of letter my pediatrician would need to write to get

blue cross to cover therapeutic riding for a child with aspergers on the

autistic spectrum? I am thinking it would be benefitial for social pragmatic

speech, core strength, balance, coordination, sequencing, and spacial awareness

(understanding personal space). Any info or advice?

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