Category Archives: Autism

For some Mental Health issues simply getting out of the house is a big deal

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Laurie

Working with horses can be a powerful way to reach out to people who struggle with mental health issues. Our clients each have their own unique challenges and we tailor our session plans to address those challenges. It may be … Continue reading →

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Resources are scares and the wait may be long

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Laurie

So many times care givers are doing their best to see that the kids in their care get the services they need. However, they often discover that resources are limited and that they have to go on a ‘waiting list’ … Continue reading →

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Out of the mouth of babes….

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Laurie

Sadly, we all hear stories of how mean kiddos can be to a child that is different. We do the best we can to protect our kids, but it can be so tough. This Huffington Post story will give you … Continue reading →

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The upside of seeing the world differently

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

Though having a child on the spectrum or with another challenging condition can be daunting, there is an upside! In this article in Campaign US, the author shares how much ‘thinking differently’ can benefit all of us! The real challenge … Continue reading →

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Our schools, our clients

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

At Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy we are addressing social, emotional and behavioral issues, as well as mental health concerns. We see the struggle that these kids have when they are required to fit into the traditional education system that is … Continue reading →

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Television coverage for our new site!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

Thank you so much to Terri Russell with KOLO TV channel 8 for coming out today to visit our new site!! Great interview and remember, our new location is only 10 min north of Carson and 20 min south of … Continue reading →

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Nevada Equine Therapy is looking for a new home!

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Laurie

    For the past 3 years Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy has been located at the UNR Equestrian Center. However, we recently were informed by UNR that they will not be renewing our lease when it ends on May 31, … Continue reading →

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Horses helping in so many ways…

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Laurie

There are so many wonderful programs out there partnering with horses to help people heal. “Horses With Wings” is providing ‘Therapeutic Riding’ services and this article talks about how riding can stimulate “neuropathways, helping kids with physical or mental disabilities”. Our … Continue reading →

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When is Disruptive Behavior something other than ‘Normal’

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Laurie

‘Kids will be kids’ right? Sometimes they are rambunctious. Sometimes they are out of control. Maybe they are just over-tired or over-stimulated…or maybe your child has a Disruptive Behavior Disorder. This was a pretty good article about the things to … Continue reading →

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Tell me more about Asperger’s Syndrom

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Laurie

Though I think that more and more people are becoming familiar with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) I also feel that there are still a lot of misconceptions as well. This BBC article is pretty good, though I take exception to … Continue reading →

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