What This Service Is

Speech‑language therapy incorporating hippotherapy uses the horse’s movement as a therapeutic tool during skilled speech‑language treatment. This dynamic, sensory‑rich environment can help children who learn best through movement, hands‑on activities, and animal interaction.

Benefits

• Increased engagement and motivation

• Enhanced sensory processing

• Improved attention and participation

• Support for motor planning and coordination

• Confidence building through communication success

Skills Addressed

• Functional communication

• Expressive language

• Receptive language

• Social communication

• Attention & engagement

• Motor planning

• Confidence using communication skills

First Visit (Initial Evaluation Session)

Length: 60 minutes Includes:

• Meet‑and‑greet with the speech‑language pathologist, horse trainer, and horse

• Time to explore and get comfortable in the barn environment

• Discussion of communication needs and goals

• Q&A for parents

• Development of an individualized plan of care

Scheduling & Availability

• Select Sundays beginning in October

• Session Times: 8:00 AM • 9:00 AM • 10:00 AM

• Session Length: 60 minutes

Pricing & Payment

• Cost: $200 per session

• Payment: Private pay

• HSA/FSA: Accepted

Contact Information

For current availability or to schedule:

Julie Dungan, MA, CCC‑SLP