Module 4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

• Web Site: North Star Foundation
  http://www.northstardogs.com/
  
  
• Video: North Star CBS News Story: "Living With Autism"
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeKj3vjnD7M
  
  
• Video: "The Penguin Project"
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOknHrYHnoI
  
  
• Web Site: Accessible Arts
  http://accessiblearts.org/
  
  
• Web Site: Spirit Horse Therapeutic Center
  http://www.spirithorsetherapy.com/
  

Optional Resources

• Web Site: National Ability Center
  http://www.discovernac.org/index.htm
  
  
• Web Site: Equine Therapy Center - Reason to Believe
  http://reasontobelieveranch.org/
  
  
• Web Article: "Developing Cognitive and Creative Skills Through Art"
  http://rawleysilver.com/developing_cognitive_and_creative_skills_through_art__programs_for_children_with_31969.htm
  
  
• Video: "Equine Therapy Center"
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnLeQyorTxU
  
  
• Video: "Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center"
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1WrkVlZtn4
  Building Connections
  
  

  The articles in this week's resources present several alternative therapies/programs designed to develop and deepen children's relationships with themselves and connections to others. In preparation for this Discussion, choose at least two of the initiatives from the Learning Resources to explore. As you review these alterative therapies and programs, look for:

  • The goals of the therapy/programs
  • How goals are met
  • How children benefit
  • How connections to self and others are supported
    

  By Day 7 of Week 10:
  
  Post the following:

  • A description of the initiatives that you explored and insights that you gained about alternative ways to build connections
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  • Your perspective on how children's individuality can be supported through alternative therapies/programs