Asinotherapy at Thuir Hospital: a project supported by Blue Soft
The Centre Hospitalier de Thuir, in the Pyrénées-Orientales region of France, has set up an innovative project to support children with autism spectrum disorders: asinotherapy. This donkey-assisted therapy method enables children to develop their social and emotional skills. As part of its Projet Indigo collaborative program, the Blue Soft group, a digital services company, has chosen to support the Centre Hospitalier de Thuir in this meaningful initiative for one year. Let's discover together the benefits of asinotherapy and how Blue Soft 's commitment through Projet Indigo is helping to make a difference in the lives of these children. Asinotherapy, an innovative method Asinotherapy, or donkey-assisted therapy, is an innovative approach that uses the presence of these animals to promote the emotional and social well-being of patients. This method draws on the unique characteristics of donkeys, such as their gentleness, patience and ability to create an emotional bond with humans. The benefits of asinotherapy are manifold: Improved communication and social interaction Development of empathy and emotional management Increased self-confidence and self-esteem [...].