Autism [videorecording] : creating a connection between children and animals / director/writer, Christian Bruyère ; created by Mary Bissell ; producers, Christian Bruyère, Mary Bissell ; produced in association with Discovery Health Channel Canada ; Mystique Films.
Originally broadcast as an episode of the television program Healing with animals in 2003. Narrator, Nicole Oliver.
Summary:
Explores the potential of interacting with animals as a method to help autistic children better connect with other people and relate to the outside world. Shows how a young boy emerges from his isolated world through therapeutic horseback. Follows him as he finds a connection with his horse when he isn't able to talk to adults. Also features a teenage girl who gains social confidence as she leads her llama at local fair.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)61410788
Locations:
PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.