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CSU study finds kids with autism had bigger stress drops in therapy with horses

If you've heard that horses help children with autism, there's now data behind it. Colorado State University researchers measured two markers in the saliva of 72 children, cortisol and alpha-amylase.

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The study followed 72 children through 10 weeks of therapy

72
children enrolled, ages 6 to 11
10 weeks
of occupational therapy
2
stress markers measured in saliva

Sources: Sterling Journal-Advocate, northfortynews.com

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CSU study: horse therapy lowers stress for kids with autism

Plus, Larimer County has hired about 700 temporary workers to count Tuesday's ballots.

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  1. CSU study: horse therapy cut stress more than clinic therapy
  2. Human Bean raised more than $1,400 for firefighters' fund
  3. Larimer County hired about 700 temporary ballot counters
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