
CREATING
LIFELONG LEARNERS
Grain of Sand Academy is a Not for Profit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of children and teens with Autism through the development of mindful self-regulating skills quickly and with growth that will last a lifetime.
MISSION & PHILOSOPHY.

Children and teens with Autism:
CREATING LIFELONG LEARNERS
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MISSION
"To broaden the horizons of the children we serve so that they can become lifelong learners."
Develop enhanced mindful self-regulation skills quickly and for a lifetime through:
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Creative & Evidence Based ABA Therapies
- focused ABA treatment
- comprehensive ABA treatment
- pivotal response treatment (PRT)
- IEP consultation services
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Therapeutic Horsemanship
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Wearable Technology Evaluations & Monitoring
Our curated therapies are selected for the individual after an in-house evaluation by our integrative team of BCBA, LPC, OT, and PT. Consulting with parents, caregivers, and educators can DISRUPT slow, archaic approaches to AUTISM TREATMENT.
This approach is inspired by:
William Blake's: Auguries of Innocence
" To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the Palm of your Hand
And Eternity in an Hour"
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WHAT WE DO
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We're a disruptive force, challenging the traditional behavioral health world to advance beyond the commonplace. We're moving towards an integrative approach that blends applied behavioral science (ABA & PRT Therapy) with Therapeutic Horsemanship. This unique combination is designed to train what's truly most important: presence and self-regulation for autistic children, leading to faster, more profound, and long-lasting results.
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Our core offering of ABA & PRT Therapy is available to support your child's development at both our Sandy Springs, GA, and Eagleville, TN locations. For an even more dynamic and engaging path to presence and self-regulation, families can opt to include our specialized therapeutic horsemanship program, exclusively offered at our Eagleville, TN location.
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We're like-minded professionals who envision a path forward to treating regulation issues faster and with long-lasting results through integrative therapies based on advances in neuroscience. Our Board and Staff are comprised of Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors, Equine Specialists, Licensed Professional Counselors, educators, and a Neurology Nurse Practitioner—all professionals who see new and optimal solutions to offer to the community.
Your donations are 100% tax deductible and support our programs and help reduce the cost of therapy for many families.
The children thank you!