New research is finding animals may help kids on the autism spectrum relate to other people

Sabrina Opstbaum wasn’t expecting miracles when she started taking her daughter Reegan to the Barn at Spring Brook Farm, an animal-assisted intervention program for special needs children in West Chester. Like many kids on the autism spectrum, Reegan didn’t seem to connect with people, but she always enjoyed the company of animals.  Read More…

At The Barn, farm animals give kids with disabilities a boost

October 21, 2016 —  Mary Clayton watched her daughter, Alannah, 10, stride confidently through the Barn at Spring Brook Farm and head to the pasture to walk her favorite miniature horse, Dreamer, while telling the filly about the week that had passed since her last visit.  Read More…