What is Equine Therapy? || My Experience with Equine-Assisted Therapy and Autism

What is Equine Therapy? || My Experience with Equine-Assisted Therapy and Autism

Owen Smith
Published on: 23/12/2024

My experience with equine therapy and autism. Talking about ‘what is equine therapy,’ the benefits of equine therapy, mindfulness and how it compared with the traditional mental health care for autistic children and teens that I experienced.

A Day and a Half in Bath || Learning to Travel Alone with Autism

A Day and a Half in Bath || Learning to Travel Alone with Autism

Owen Smith
Published on: 06/11/2024

I dream of travelling the world, but I struggle to leave the house alone because of autism and anxiety. Sensory issues, strict routines and a sense of panic make it harder than average. But I won’t let that stop me.

Misconceptions surrounding Selective Mutism

Misconceptions surrounding Selective Mutism

Owen Smith
Published on: 18/10/2024

Other than being ‘spooky month,’ October is also selective/situational mutism awareness month! As someone with selective mutism, I would like to use this time to share my own story, so that I might be able to teach people about what it truly is, what it feels like and how I cope with it.

Hyperfixations and Special Interests || What are they, and how do I manage them?

Hyperfixations and Special Interests || What are they, and how do I manage them?

Owen Smith
Published on: 20/09/2024

Hyperixations and Special Interests. These are words that you may have heard before in relation to neurodivergence - but what are they and how do they impacts us?