Square Peg Foundation
Adaptive Horsemanship Program
We provide an intense experience that shows our students that they are capable of so much more than they imagined. Caring for an animal 15 times your size is at first intimidating and scary, and becomes empowering and exciting.
The horse is a unique example of gentleness and power and responds to all people according to their intentions, not their age, size, race, or social status. The horse is a gentle judge of character and students adjust their behaviour accordingly. We focus on building self image, one student at a time. Accomplishing not just a new physical skill or emotional breakthrough, but providing a context for the student to experience a new sense of self worth by doing meaningful work alongside their peers, instructors and volunteers.
Our facility in Half Moon Bay is very quiet and beautiful. Surrounded by farmland and Open Space, people from the city experience the healing power of farm/ranch life and participate in healthy outdoor activity.
JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONING YOUNG ADULTS
Square Peg is excited to work with the Golden Gate Regional Center and Autistry Studios to create a useful and engaging job experience for young adults that qualify for services with the Golden Gate Regional Center.
We have a limited number of spots available. If you are interested in this program – please start by filling out this form. Somebody from our office will contact you and we can see if Square Peg is a good fit to help you reach your employment goals.
ABA SERVICES
Square Peg is proud to announce that we are now able to provide ABA services for our families! Through generous support from our donors, most notably the Miner Foundation and Giant Steps Foundation, we are always seeking to better serve Square Peg families through compassionate supports.
SquarePegEdSupervised by Steven Forth who is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst with a Master’s Degree in Education, we now offer ABA services through the staff you have come to know and trust at Square Peg. Using the best of modern technology, proven brain science and data driven plans, Square Peg can now assist families with ABA goals including social, safety, academic and self advocacy.
Steven is available for appointments via email. Send us a note to get started on a joyful and caring ABA path [email protected] !