think that specific kinds of motion produced by canter that you described have many effects. One is proprioception, vestibular, and cerebellar sensorimotor integration. Another is to work on the sacral, parasympathetic plexus of autonomic nerves that sends safety signals to the brainstem via the vagus nerve. We did a lot of work on cortisol and …
“Movement Method works!” Temple Grandin ”The Long Ride Home provides many insights into helping individuals with autism using horses, movement, and immersion in the natural world. Rupert’s novel teaching techniques using play equipment, a car ride, even time on a couch can be done anywhere by anyone and they work. Rupert shows you how to …
What is the Model Classroom? The Model classroom Project originated in the fall of 2013 as a professional learning partnership between The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and District 49. This initiative began with a cohort of teacher leaders at Sand Creek High School examining and developing exemplars of instructional practices which emphasized inquiry- across …
Model Classroom using Movement Method as Exemplary Teaching Practices Read More »
Elke Walter responded to the question “What changed since implementation of Movement Method”? (Translated by New Trails Learning Team): New is: Kids are now allowed to learn where they are able to learn and with the movement they might need. The concept is easily implemented It does not cost a lot Teachers experience less pressure Success …
“…She has recently attended a training and become a certified trainer in “The Movement Method” and incorporates this into her lessons with her students. She adapts and creates new strategies for unique student needs and situations. Her new strategies with the Movement Method have proven beneficial….” Attached To: Observation Form Artifact Type: Observation note Description: …
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Of all the autism training I’ve done, the Horseboy has been the best! Uses logic from both neurotypical and autistic points of view, with the added scientific research to back it up… Fabulous!
I had two meetings last week with Rupert Isaacson of “Horse Boy Method” for autistic children. I am VERY IMPRESSED. What I saw was a child (around 12 years old) riding double with his mother. This was beyond anything I have ever seen for joy and love and deep connection between a mother and her …
I’m looking forward to another day at Hy Court Farm. we have enthusiastic horse folks from many parts of Texas and Oregon, Louisiana, Maryland, and British Columbia. And the horses are loving the work we are doing, under saddle and on the ground. Marvel and Spirit are here from The Horse Boy Foundation and it …
P.S. took Method 1 training from Rupert at Joell’s 2/9 & 10 – LOVED it!!! I’m totally hooked. It blew my mind, so wonderful to find other with similar thinking and approach;-) Best, Ayesha – Keen San Francisco
I worked a trampoline into many sessions this week and one of my long term kids (ASD) used some of the phrases we’ve been working on. Usually she uses one in a heavily elicited context, repetitively in the activity. That time she used three, mixed together – and correctly – in one activity. It was …
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