Category Archives: Autism

Upcoming Open House

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Laurie

We invite anyone who would like to learn more about what we do to come out, meet the horse and see for yourself what Equine Assisted Therapy looks like…

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Tip of the Week 10/29/12

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Laurie

We have discovered a couple of great little books written by David Niven, Ph.d. entitled “The 100 simple secrets of Happy People” and “The 100 simple secrets of Happy Families”. The most interesting thing about these “secrets” is that they are all based on … Continue reading →

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Just some recent photos

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Laurie

I have had the opportunity to shoot some great photos this past week and just wanted to share some of them! This is Cody and Kody doing a Halloween ride, collecting some candy and little toys from pumpkin buckets. Then … Continue reading →

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Some great Equine Therapy Programs in Florida

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Laurie

The benefits of working with horses are being experienced all over the world! This magazine article talks about a couple of programs located in Florida. In our program we see phenomenal change, growth and learning take place whether we are building relationships on … Continue reading →

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What the O.K. Corral Seminars can teach us about horses and ourselves

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Laurie

We are proud to say that, at N.E.A.T., we incorporate a variety of styles and philosophies on working with horses into our program. For many of our clients, working with the horses on the ground is nearly as much fun as … Continue reading →

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Nice and simple basic description of Equine Therapy

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Laurie

I admit that when I tell people our program provides “equine therapy” they are often confused. Some may have never heard the word ‘equine’ or they wonder “You mean you provide therapy for horses?” For the more the more informed, … Continue reading →

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Equine Therapy for Those on the Autism Spectrum

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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Challenges to insurance coverage for those with Autism

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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Autism can happen anywhere

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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Another, less noticed side of Autism

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Laurie

I found this post about the particular problems that girls/women with Autism face to be very interesting and enlightening. It’s not hard at all for me to imagine a girl who is quiet, withdrawn and somewhat “odd” being overlooked and … Continue reading →

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