My Nonprofit Reviews

All my 15 year old has ever wanted was a friend... something most people take for granted, but for someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder this can seem like an impossible dream. My husband and I pursued an IEP evaluation and open enrolled our child to a school district that better met her needs, but she still was having difficulty making friends. My child struggles with a nonverbal communication disorder - she has a hard time reading body language and responding appropriately to social cues, however, over the years we noticed she has an innate ability to connect with animals. I started looking into horseback riding lessons for her, and a co-worker recommended Nature's Edge Therapy Center. I received a doctor's order for Speech and OT therapy and she started at Nature's Edge. After multiple failed attempts at traditional counseling, we finally struck gold with Nature's Edge. What started as me looking for horseback riding lessons grew into real life skills training for my daughter. Communication and social skills, flexible thinking, self-care and hygiene, growing her independence, and future job preparation are all things that my daughter learned. Nature's Edge Therapy Center is an incredible nonprofit that uses animals and nature to guide, teach, and equip children to live life to its fullest. After 9 months of therapy my daughter has tools in her toolbox to live a happier and more independent life. She sums up her experience best... after therapy a couple weeks ago she got in the car and said, "Nature's Edge feels like home mom". She is looking forward to graduating and volunteering at Nature's Edge.