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The Epidemic of Worsening Children’s Health in the US with Dr. Christopher Forrest, Director, Center for Applied Clinical Research, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOPS)



The Epidemic of Worsening Children’s Health in the US with Dr. Christopher Forrest, Director, Center for Applied Clinical Research, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOPS). Dr Forrest and his team found that a U.S. child was 15% to 20% more likely to have a chronic condition in 2023 than in 2011. In particular the prevalence of depression, anxiety, sleep apnea, obesity, autism, behavioral problems, developmental delays, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.


Ernie Els, and Els for Autism is Changing the Culture of Sports and Recreation for People with Autism



Ernie Els, and Els for Autism is Changing the Culture of Sports, and Recreation for People with Autism. Across the CDC Surveillance sites 1 in every 36 8-year old children were estimated to have ASD in 2020.Greg Connors, Recreation Manager at Els For Autism in Jupiter, Florida and talk progress, integration and evolution for people with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and their families.


MORE Learning Center, Supporting the WHOLE Student- Academically, Socially, and Emotionally with Founder Kate Tricarico



The MORE Learning Center, Supporting the WHOLE Student- Academically, Socially, and Emotionally with Founder Kate Tricarico. Kate Tricarico, a mother failed by the education system founded the MORE Learning Center for her son, and others like him in need of WHOLE-istic learning.


Therapeutic Horseback Riding and Equine Assisted Therapies with Dream Catcher Executive Director Nancy Williams



Therapeutic Horseback Riding, and Equine Assisted Therapies with Dream Catcher Executive Director Nancy Williams. Scientific research has proven what we already know. Humans and Horses connect in a special way. Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding Center has made therapeutic riding and equine therapy a  magical and miraculous experience for many individuals, families and corporations. Equine assisted psychotherapy, learning, speech therapy, and corporate team building are just a few of the beautiful ways Health and Wellbeing is being enhanced by Horses.