Understanding ADHD in EAS
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Abstract: ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders diagnosed in children, an estimated 6 million aged 3-17 years old (CDC, 2023). Partnering with horses can provide a powerful opportunity to practice skills that those with ADHD can struggle with including executive functioning skills such as attention, concentration, memory and social skills. This presentation will provide clarification of the symptoms and differences between ADHD and ADD and explore the differences in learning that those diagnosed sometimes experience. We will investigate various adaptations and simple, effective ways to help participants with ADHD reach new heights with their equine partners in the arena.
Objectives:
- What is ADHD and ADD? Explore differences and similarities.
- Precautions and Contraindications for EAS
- Understand executive functioning and how those with ADHD are impacted
- Understanding hyperactivity and what can help keep participants on track.
- Understand how to teach new skills to those with ADHD in the EAS environment.
Presenter: Dr. Kaiti Otte, OTD, OTR/L, PATH Intl. CTRI
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Kaiti Otte, OTD, OTR/L, PATH Intl. CTRI
Education Coordinator at HETRA
Dr. Kaiti Otte is a licensed occupational therapist and CTRI at HETRA (Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Center). She has a background in pediatric clinical therapy, specializing in hippotherapy the last 8 years. She is the Lead Therapist at HETRA, training and managing a staff of 11 full and part time therapists. She is also the Education Coordinator at HETRA, where she is responsible for mentoring professional students and producing content for HETRA University, the educational arm of HETRA. She has coordinated the efforts to produce numerous educational webinars, host live HETRA University workshops and produce HETRA’s exclusive educational podcast, “Not Just a Pony Ride”. In 2025, she was honored to be named the PATH Intl. Region 7 ‘Credentialed Professional of the Year’.
