Equine Therapy and Autism
Melanie Watt who has a Masters of Education and a background as Special Education teacher joins us to talk about equine therapy and its impact on people with autism. She is the Founder & Executive Director of Hope Remains Youth Ranch, an equine program that offers riding lessons, after school programs, certified equine therapy session and professional counseling to children and families throughout the Upstate of SC. Melanie has a heart for seeing children succeed and sees Hope Remains Youth Ranch as a place of healing, both physically, emotionally and spiritually for children and families. Melanie is one of the speakers and exhibitors at the first annual Converge Autism Summit by Springbrook Behavioral Health.
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