AUTISM WARRIOR : Rupert Isaacson is founder and co-director of the Horse Boy Foundation .
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AUTISM WARRIOR : Rupert Isaacson is founder and co-director of the Horse Boy Foundation .
Rupert Isaacson is founder and co-director of the Horse Boy Foundation which consists of two main programs :
• The Horse Boy Method , an equine therapy that addresses the nervous system and builds neuroplasticity for autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ), attention deficit disorder ( ADD ), and other related conditions .
• Movement Method , a kinetic learning program applicable for both home and classroom .
Both of these dynamic programs work with the brain and nervous system , getting long-term kinetic learning and brain training by doing movement-based activities that act on the learning receptors of the brain . The foundation now works in 20 countries and serves about 30,000 families per week , a number that is rising . It ’ s neuroscience disguised as play and works for kids and adults alike . Rupert said autism is their specialty , but they work with all neurocognitive diagnoses including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADD / ADHD ), anxiety , depression , eating disorders , post-trau-
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