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Animals and Special Needs Kids

By April Johnston

Most kids love animals, but special needs kids tend to gravitate towards them faster than most kids.  Animals have been used in therapy sessions for kids who have post tramautic stress disorder, abuse,  and various other afflictions.  There is a therapy ranch in Nevada that strictly used horses a... Read More

Legislation and Therapy Coverage

By April Johnston

Recently a new law was passed in California that requires health insurance companies to cover treatments associated with autism.  It was quietly passed, but those groups following this law are excited.  Although Arizona already has a similar law, this is a huge milestone in obtaining coverage nati... Read More

Aging Out Of The Early Intervention Program

By April Johnston

My son is now 3 years old.  It's an age where you now have to pay $40+ to enter Disneyland to ride the same rides that they can at 2.  Restaurants generally begin to charge for 3 year olds, but not 2.  Other attractions are now more costly.  And now we can't have therapy because he is now too ol... Read More