Autism and Therapy Horses

How did Eustis come up with the idea to train dogs to help the blind?

• She worked at a police dog training facility in Switzerland.

• She founded a company called Seeing Eye to train dogs to help the blind.

• She read an article about seeing eye dogs and she wanted to train one for herself.

• She visited a training program where dogs were being trained to help WWI soldiers who were blinded.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for why it is important for seeing eye dogs to maintain their concentration?

• It is always working.

• It is responsible for keeping their owner safe.

• It needs to be able to hear traffic coming at all times.

• It needs to listen carefully for its owner's commands.

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According to the text, why should you never pet a seeing eye dog?

• Seeing eye dogs are not allowed to have any fun.

• Petting a seeing eye dog may be distracting to the dog.

• Seeing eye dogs are protective of their owners and may bite.

• Petting a seeing eye dog can upset the owner who is trying to get somewhere.

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When you compare these two texts, how are the ideas and concepts the same?

• They both discuss how animals are able to help people with disabilities.

• They both discuss how the animal is trained to help people with everyday life.

• They both discuss how people came up with the idea to use animals to help people.

• They both discuss how service animals can improve people's communication and balance.

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Based on the evidence in the text, what problem can therapy horses solve?

• helping children with autism see and navigate their surroundings

• helping children with autism walk with an even gait and balance

• helping children with autism develop the skills needed ride a horse with proper balance

• helping children with autism bond emotionally with others and improve communication skills

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Based on the last paragraph, how else can therapy horses be used?

• They can help people walk with an even gait.

• They can teach people to be calm, patient, and gentle.

• They can help people who are easily startled to deal with their fears.

• They can be beneficial for others with special needs or physical handicaps.

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What is the text “Seeing Eye Dogs” mostly about?

• how seeing eye dogs are matched to the people they serve

• how seeing eye dogs help people who can see

• how the idea of seeing eye dogs came to be

• how seeing eye dogs are trained

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According to the text, what problem do seeing eye dogs solve?

• A blind person can leave their house without having to rely on another person.

• A blind person can teach the seeing eye dog to help them with daily tasks.

• A blind person can get around their home without any help.

• A blind person can go grocery shopping without any help.

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What is the text “Autism and Therapy Horses” mainly about?

• choosing the right horse for a therapy horse

• why therapy horses are able to help people with autism

• how therapy horses improve the speech of autistic children

• how therapy horses can be used to help children with autism

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According to the text, what are some struggles someone with autism may have?

• A person with autism may have a difficult time balancing and riding a horse.

• A person with autism may have a difficult time walking with balance.

• A person with autism may have a difficult time communicating or interacting with others.

• A person with autism may have a difficult time seeing and navigating their surroundings.

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