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Sept 2022
A Harrogate district autism charity is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Autism Angels hosts sessions for autistic children and their families at Throstle Nest Farm near Summerbridge.
The charity offers horse-riding therapy sessions along with kids’ clubs and day camps.
Sarah Kekoa, who founded the charity in 2012, said she believed that the charity had led to “breakthroughs” with children’s experiences.
Ms Kekoa added that they took a positive approach which was not always present in everyday life:
The charity aims to teach life skills such as teamwork, kindness and feeling able to speak up.
It also uses the occasional unpredictability of the horses to help children address their fears and anxieties.
The organisation also works as a space for the parents to come together to talk about their experiences and share their advice.
To celebrate the anniversary, Autism Angels is hosting a party for those involved in the charity this weekend.
In April, some of the families undertook a 150-mile journey coast-to-coast journey and raised more than £10,000.
Sarah Kekoa founded the Autism Angels charity in 2012 (photo: Autism Angels)
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