Category: Autism

How does Equine Therapy Work?

Oct 29, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, Mental Illness, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, Other programs, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens, Trauma

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 take a look at one of the most asked questions we face – How does…
The Growing Support for Equine Assisted Therapy

Mar 24, 2019

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Teens, Trauma

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. They become more confident. They become more focused. They become more empathetic. They become more…
Why Kids Do What They Do

Jan 18, 2019

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Mental Health, ODD, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Teens

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 become even more obstinate when we get angry. But hold on. The truth is, something…
The Benefits Are Undeniable

Nov 25, 2018

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Children’s issues, Depression, FAS, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, Teens

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 is a wonderful article, from the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, on their study…
Your TAX DEDUCTIBLE Donation Will Help Children and Teens

Oct 30, 2018

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Sensory processing issues, Teens, Trauma

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’ space on the check OR you can simply go to their website (https://forkidsfoundation.org/), or their…
Helping Kids & Teen With Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Challenges

Oct 25, 2018

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Sensory processing issues, Teens, Trauma

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 89502 and put N.E.A.T. in the ‘for’ space on the check OR you can simply…
When Talk Therapy is Not Enough

Oct 23, 2018

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, Other programs, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Teens, Trauma

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 and teens who have may have trouble articulating their feelings, or those who demonstrate a…
EXCITING NEWS! N.E.A.T. now has a Scholarship Fund

Oct 17, 2018

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Laurie

in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, FAS, Grief, Mental Health, News, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Sensory processing issues, Teens, Trauma

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 89502 and put N.E.A.T. in the ‘for’ space on the check OR you can simply…
What May Just Look Like Shyness Could Become a Problem

Oct 4, 2018

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Laurie

in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, ODD, PTSD, Teens, Trauma

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 have few friends. Perhaps we think ‘they will out grow it’. But as this New…
How Horses Can Become Part of YOUR Team

Sep 14, 2018

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Laurie

in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger’s, Autism, Bipolar, Children’s issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, ODD, Other challenges, Other programs, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens

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 and small groups. All over the world, people are finding that work with horses can…