MTRA Ambassadors Jan Hathaway and Diane Williams answered questions at the Autism Summit
Dr. Temple Grandin, best selling author and autism activist, spoke at Ocala’s Autism Summit held at Central Florida College on November 4th with our MTRA Ambassadors in attendence. Dr. Grandin discussed the importance for the autistic child to develop speech, develop “50’s-style” manners, play activities, and more to have exposure to many new activities for possible future job selection and socialization. Afterwards, Dr. Grandin took many questions and provided insight into many of the challenges faced by teachers, parents, medical personnel, and the autistic in the audience.
MTRA ambassadors Jan Hathaway and Diane Williams were on-hand to educate attendees about Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies offered at the Marion County Therapeutic Riding Association. MTRA services many autistic clients of all ages with Equine Therapy and our volunteers and staff have enjoyed many wonderful miracle moments as the horses unfold a new world to them. Watch and listen to the interview below featuring Matt and Andrea Slagle, parent of an autistic son who participates in therapeutic horsemanship classes at MTRA.