Category Archives: Autism

How does Equine Therapy Work?

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Laurie

I have not posted a blog in so long! We were very involved in making our First Annual Really N.E.A.T. Benefit Concert a success, and I really let sharing information with you all slide! My apologies. Today I want to … Continue reading →

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The Growing Support for Equine Assisted Therapy

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Laurie

Of course we see it in the work we do. We see that children, teens and even adults can experience learning, growth and change through work with horses. They become less impulsive. They become less self-conscious. They become less anxious. … Continue reading →

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Why Kids Do What They Do

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Laurie

Oh my goodness, we have all worked with a child who just seems to react to everything in a negative way. They fight with siblings and are rude and resistant to caregivers, teachers and other adults. They frustrate us and … Continue reading →

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The Benefits Are Undeniable

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Laurie

Though our program is not a traditional ‘Therapeutic Riding’ program working with people with physical and cognitive challenges, and utilizing ‘side walkers’ and ‘horse handlers,’ we do work with many children, teens and even adults on the autism spectrum. This … Continue reading →

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Your TAX DEDUCTIBLE Donation Will Help Children and Teens

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Laurie

Through a partnership with the For Kids Foundation, you can now make TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS to a N.E.A.T. Scholarship fund! To donate, you can mail a check to: 834 Willow St, Reno, NV 89502 and put N.E.A.T. in the ‘for’ … Continue reading →

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Helping Kids & Teen With Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Challenges

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Laurie

We are so happy to announce that, through a partnership with the For Kids Foundation, you can now make TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS to a N.E.A.T. Scholarship fund! To donate, you can mail a check to: 834 Willow St, Reno, NV … Continue reading →

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When Talk Therapy is Not Enough

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Laurie

Traditional talk therapy is incredibly helpful for many, many people struggling with a variety of social, emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. However, we also need to recognize that it might not be the best/only intervention for everyone. Specifically, children … Continue reading →

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EXCITING NEWS! N.E.A.T. now has a Scholarship Fund

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Laurie

We are so happy to announce that, through a partnership with the For Kids Foundation, you can now make TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS to a N.E.A.T. Scholarship fund! To donate, you can mail a check to: 834 Willow St, Reno, NV … Continue reading →

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What May Just Look Like Shyness Could Become a Problem

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Laurie

We have all seen the child who ‘hangs back’. Maybe they fret about going to school. Maybe they are resistant to going places or doing things. We may feel that they are simply ‘acting out’. They can be clingy and … Continue reading →

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How Horses Can Become Part of YOUR Team

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Laurie

Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (N.E.A.T.) offers a unique approach to social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning as well as Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), a mental health intervention. We work with individuals as young as four years old, teens, adults, seniors … Continue reading →

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