We are proud to offer Education Grants for educators to purchase unique items to assist individuals with Autism in the classroom.

These items can include sensory and occupational therapy supplies, visual timers; communication supports such as icons, Velcro and visual schedules, focus helpers, fidgets, books, curriculum, and other educational supplies.

This grant provides $5000 to create a Sensory Calming Space within a Humboldt County school.

 Our Board of Directors selects books to donate to local schools and public libraries.

Humboldt Autism Alliance donates books with Autism related content to schools, daycare centers, and public libraries. These books are an age appropriate way to learn about Autism, what some people with Autism experience, and how to be a friend to those on the spectrum.

Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) is an experiential therapy that combines traditional psychotherapy, behavior therapy, therapeutic riding, and horse-related activities.

It is facilitated by a credentialed mental health professional with certification in equine therapies working in conjunction with a horse or pony with the intent to prompt growth.

Horse related activities are not limited to riding. Clients typically participate in grooming, feeding, saddling, and finger painting the horses. In addition, support is provided to parents to enable the work started in session to transition to home and school.

Grant applications will be provided once patient is accepted by Healing Strides and need is determined.

For more information, please contact Dr. Terri Jennings:

Phone:  (707) 845-8737

Email:   DrTerri@HealingStridesInc.Com