Month: April 2012
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Equine Therapy for Those on the Autism Spectrum
This is a nice video clip that talks about how the magic of horses can be helpful to those living on the Autism Spectrum. Our work with children and teens on the Autism Spectrum is so rewarding! From increased language skills to improved focus and a new sense of self-confidence, work with horses can teach a…
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Stressed? Who me?
The fact is, most of, oh come on, ALL of us, have plenty of stress in our lives. Whether we admit it or not, life can be pretty stressful. Some of us deal with it better than others, while some of us may think we are dealing with it or are just denying it. But…
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The great outdoors really is Great!
A new study shows that the symptoms of ADHD improve when kids spend time outdoors. The truth is that even here in Reno, kids today are often “nature deprived.” Many of them leave their homes for school in the morning and return home at the end of the day with little interaction with anything other than…
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Horses are good for you no matter how old you are!
Recent research indicates that saying active may be of real value for seniors. The benefits cover many areas, from social, emotional to physical, horses can make a difference. Our program offers the opportunity to get out in the fresh air and experience mild to moderate exercise while bonding with horses and humans. Our senior clients may…
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Don’t let the stereotypes of those with eating disorders fool you
This was a great piece talking about the increasing number of men who are dealing with eating disorders. We are proud of the work that we do with The Center for Hope of the Sierras, a local, comprehensive eating disorder treatment center that works with both men and woman. Once a week we meet with a…
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Challenges to insurance coverage for those with Autism
We have all celebrated the recent legislative victories, in many states, that have mandated that insurance carriers provide coverage for a variety of services, including ABA treatment/therapy. However, the battle is certainly not over. This article talks about the fight taking place in Florida over the “medical necessity” for ABA treatment/therapy/services. I find this particularly interesting,…
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This is such a great YouTube viedo
Wow! This is a wonderful clip that many of the wonderful benefits of Equine Therapy! We work with children as young as 4, teens, adults, seniors, small groups, couples, sibling and families. Work with horses is a powerful way to promote social, emotional and behavioral change, growth and learning. Though all of our clients learn about…
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Autism can happen anywhere
Autism happens around the world both in families like your’s and in families that are very different. But my guess is, no matter where the family lives or what their circumstances, the experiences of bringing up a child with Autism are very similar. Reading this article by author Kathy Lette really brought this home to me. She is…
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Teenage depression can be a serious issue
A person can suffer from depression at any age. Children and teens are susceptible too. Here is a good article about teen depression, talking about signs and strategies. If your teen appears to be dealing with depression, seek help. Work with horses can be a powerful part of an intervention program. When addressing depression we may focus…
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Not Our Typical Client
We are very fortunate here in Northern Nevada to have a variety of wonderful Equine Therapy/Therapeutic Riding programs to choose from. Every program is a bit different, focusing on specific areas of development. Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy focuses on Social, Emotional and Behavioral Growth, Change and Learning, through work with horses. Rarely do we work…