{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Equine Assisted World with Rupert Isaacson","title":"Let Them Work: Temple Grandin on Real Healing for Autism & Anxiety | Ep 34 Equine Assisted World","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6295,"description":"In this essential episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most influential voices on autism, sensory processing, and practical approaches to learning and healing. Together, they explore how therapeutic riding centers can do more than just offer horse time—they can create whole environments of sensory safety, meaningful skill-building, and community resilience.\nDr. Grandin shares her personal experiences growing up autistic, her early fears and breakthroughs, and the real-life tools that helped her thrive—tools that every equine program can apply. From using turn-taking games to stimulate speech to setting up repair shops and greeter stations to build confidence and career readiness, this episode is a blueprint for any equine-assisted center aiming to have deeper impact.\n If you want to support the show, you can do so at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LongRideHome \n✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:\nThe Power of Observation & Following the Child (Starts at 01:00)\nHow Rupert adapted Temple's three-step approach to help his nonverbal son\nWhy nature and movement are essential for sensory integration\nEquine Interaction & Sensory Patterns (Starts at 04:00)\nThe three ways autistic kids respond to animals\nWhat PET scans and OTs show about rhythm, balance, and the cerebellum\nWhy nature and gardens still matter even without horses\nEarly Intervention with Church Play & Library Play (Starts at 07:00)\nWhy many children can't afford to be on waitlists\nTurn-taking games and imitation as entry points\nHow to tap into local retirees to fill gaps in early intervention\nTheory of Mind & Naturalistic Learning (Starts at 08:30)\nFlapping, spinning coins, and making daisy chains as foundational social engagement\nHow structured tasks lead to intellectual development\nHigh Expectations with Support (Starts at 14:00)\nAccommodating without overprotecting: ferry horns and dessert rules\nWhy selling candy and hosting parties...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PuJAXgaKmhfeBRqqEPEATMHDH_c-iN9O1OlaUtqD0-g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMDI3LzE2ODI0/MjQ0MTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}