Austistic Boy with Cerebral Palsy Undergoes Horse Therapy

COCONUT CREEK, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 19: Eight year-old Michael Dedrick-Dwyer, who has Cerebral Palsy and Autism, takes 30-minute ride on a horse with therapist Rebecca Reubens and volunteer Kimberly Schuman on November 19, 2003 in Coconut Creek, Florida. Michael rides at "Horses and the Handicap" of South Florida to fight his Cerebral Palsy and Autism. Michael is made to ride on his back and stomach to strengthen his diaphragm which will help him speak better. It also helps strengthen his abdominal muscles. Riding a horse helps Michael to focus longer and recognize his surroundings. "Horses and the Handicap" have served the handicapped with horse therapy for 23 yrs. The stable has 10 horses, 70 students and over 200 volunteers. The ages of the students range from four years-old to 66 years-old. Until he was four years-old, Michael had to use a wheelchair to sit-up. Then his mother discovered "Horses and the Handicap" and now Michael can ride a horse, hands free. (Photo by Tom Ervin/Getty Images)
COCONUT CREEK, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 19: Eight year-old Michael Dedrick-Dwyer, who has Cerebral Palsy and Autism, takes 30-minute ride on a horse with therapist Rebecca Reubens and volunteer Kimberly Schuman on November 19, 2003 in Coconut Creek, Florida. Michael rides at "Horses and the Handicap" of South Florida to fight his Cerebral Palsy and Autism. Michael is made to ride on his back and stomach to strengthen his diaphragm which will help him speak better. It also helps strengthen his abdominal muscles. Riding a horse helps Michael to focus longer and recognize his surroundings. "Horses and the Handicap" have served the handicapped with horse therapy for 23 yrs. The stable has 10 horses, 70 students and over 200 volunteers. The ages of the students range from four years-old to 66 years-old. Until he was four years-old, Michael had to use a wheelchair to sit-up. Then his mother discovered "Horses and the Handicap" and now Michael can ride a horse, hands free. (Photo by Tom Ervin/Getty Images)
Austistic Boy with Cerebral Palsy Undergoes Horse Therapy
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