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
• Developing empathy and emotion management skills
• Boosting self-confidence and self-esteem
• Reduced anxiety and stress

This therapy is particularly well suited to children with autism spectrum disorders. Indeed, difficulties in communication and social interaction are at the heart of the challenges these children face. Asinotherapy offers them a secure, caring environment in which to develop these essential skills, at their own pace and without judgment.

The asinotherapy project at Thuir Hospital

The Centre Hospitalier de Thuir, located in the Pyrénées-Orientales region of France, has chosen to integrate asinotherapy into its care offering for children with autism spectrum disorders. This initiative reflects the hospital's determination to offer innovative therapeutic approaches tailored to the specific needs of these children.

The donkey therapy project takes place in a specially designed environment, where children can interact with donkeys in complete safety. The sessions are supervised by trained professionals, who guide the children in their discovery of the animal and the activities on offer.

The aim of this project is to enable children to develop their social and emotional skills, taking advantage of the benefits of a relationship with an animal. Caregivers observe progress in the children participating in this project, particularly in their ability to communicate and interact with their environment.

This innovative approach offers children with autism spectrum disorders a caring, stimulating environment in which to develop the skills essential to their personal development and social integration.

Support from Blue Soft for Project Indigo

Blue Softa digital services company committed to meaningful projects, has chosen to support the Centre Hospitalier de Thuir in its asinotherapy project. This commitment is part of Project Indigo, a collaborative program launched by Blue Soft in 2021.

Project Indigo aims to give Blue Soft teams the opportunity to get involved in projects that are close to their hearts and in line with the company's values. Within this framework, Blue Soft offers its employees the opportunity to support associations by financing projects, providing support in terms of communication around defined actions and offering the possibility of skills sponsorship.

This is why Blue Soft has decided to support the Centre Hospitalier de Thuir for a year in its asinotherapy project. This initiative testifies to the company's commitment to innovative, meaningful projects that contribute to improving the well-being and inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorders.

By supporting this project, Blue Soft shows that social commitment is at the heart of its values, and that the company is determined to have a positive impact on society. This relationship with the Centre Hospitalier de Thuir illustrates Blue Soft 's determination to put its resources and skills at the service of projects that make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Take a look at our meeting with Thuir Hospital.

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