Shane is a first grader at Concrete Primary and will be turning seven in just a few days. He began coming to Eden Farms after his Occupational Therapist suggested equine therapy would be beneficial to him.

 

Shane is outgoing, loves everyone and doesn't meet a stranger. He has had many hurdles to face but continues to amaze us with excelling in school, primarily in reading. He was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder at age 2 and began therapy. During that time the therapist recommended further testing as she suspected he was in the Autism Spectrum. After a lengthy time of being on a waiting list, appointments and testing, Shane was diagnosed being in the Autism Spectrum and also ADHD. During these tests it was also revealed he has Central Sleep Apnea and a mild seizure disorder.

 

He has Speech, Occupational, Physical therapies and blessed to have Equine Therapy at Eden Farms. He always looks forward to 'riding days' and says bouncing on the horses " Makes him feel so good"! We are blessed to be a recipient of a scholarship.  There is something special about the one on one bond that he shares when riding horses that he really loves. He has been fortunate to have been a recipient of riding sessions and Horse Camp during the Summer.