We Offer A Variety Of Services To Empower Speech And Reading
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Adaptive Riding Lessons
These sessions incorporate the movement of the horse to encourage development,learning, and everyday skills. Adaptive horseback riding lessons are provided under the guidance of a horseback riding instructor. The purpose of adaptive horseback riding lessons is to teach riding
skills and/or allow for participation in horseback riding for individuals who may not be able to participate in traditional horsemanship. Adaptive riding instructors may provide adaptations to tack, equipment, physical supports, or their teaching style, to allow for participation in horseback riding for individuals with a variety of diagnoses. Therapeutic/adaptive horsemanship contributes to the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of participants.This requires a physician's prescription and prior approval before scheduling sessions.
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Speech Therapy With Horses
Kids in Balance is a non profit dedicated to adaptive riding lessons for children with diverse abilities. our Kids in Balance utilizes the unique bond between children and horses to enhance communication skills, confidence, and well-being. With personalized plans and a supportive environment, children thrive in their speech therapy journey.
Equine Assisted Learning
Whether it is social skills, communication, family or parenting strategies, or team building, the way in which horses mirror human intention helps to develop meaningful connections and set intentions for daily lives. These sessions are done from the ground and include horse-initiated
interactions. In education, the focus is on academic improvement, developing critical thinking skills or problem-solving strategies. Equine Assisted coaching for individuals and families focuses on communication, confidence, decision making, problem solving and bonding. The benefits of Equine assisted learning for Corporations include team building and leadership development.Group and individual sessions are available.
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aboutus
Kids In Balance, Inc. is a nonprofit 501c3 created in 2006 to provide a broad range of individuals with access to therapeutically based activities, classes, and structured programs. Our mission is to develop a place where children, adults, and families with any level of needs and any level of income can participate in programs developed by skilled professionals.These activities are to be created to nurture and encourage the development of the skills necessary to be academically and socially successful. We offer a variety of classes, activities and groups addressing the following: language development, social skills, pre-reading and reading, motor skills development, sensory development and the use of technology to meet some of these needs