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Lunch & Learn- Equine Movement and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): What the Research Tells Us

Course Date & Time:
November 12, 2026 11:00AM - 12:00 PM Mountain Time

Presenters:
Irina Fedulow-Plante PT DPT-W, Anastasia Kyvelidou, PT, PhD, and  Autumn Hayes-Diges, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Course Description:
Join members of the AHA Inc. Research Subcommittee for an evidence-informed look at recent research (2021–2026) surrounding occupational and physical therapy using equine movement as a treatment tool (HPOT) for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This session puts a primary focus on treatment dosage and parameters, breaking down current clinical literature on session frequency, duration, and outcomes. The overview of the research will help support some initial discussion regarding intervention dosage and outcomes broadening the evidence-base to inform future clinical applications for all disciplines (OT, PT, and SLP). 

Intended Audience:
Occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathology professionals wanting to learn more about the research behind equine movement and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Lunch & Learn- Equine Movement and Autism Spectrum Disorder: What the Research Tells Us (AHA Members)
$0.00

Join members of the AHA Inc. Research Subcommittee for an evidence-informed look at recent research (2021–2026) surrounding occupational and physical therapy using equine movement as a treatment tool (HPOT) for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This session puts a primary focus on treatment dosage and parameters, breaking down current clinical literature on session frequency, duration, and outcomes. The overview of the research will help support some initial discussion regarding intervention dosage and outcomes broadening the evidence-base to inform future clinical applications for all disciplines (OT, PT, and SLP). 

Lunch & Learn- Equine Movement and Autism Spectrum Disorder: What the Research Tells Us (Non Members)
$10.00

Join members of the AHA Inc. Research Subcommittee for an evidence-informed look at recent research (2021–2026) surrounding occupational and physical therapy using equine movement as a treatment tool (HPOT) for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This session puts a primary focus on treatment dosage and parameters, breaking down current clinical literature on session frequency, duration, and outcomes. The overview of the research will help support some initial discussion regarding intervention dosage and outcomes broadening the evidence-base to inform future clinical applications for all disciplines (OT, PT, and SLP). 

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