Monthly Archives: May 2011

The economic costs to families living with Autism

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Laurie

There are so many things that a family living with autism have to deal with. This article focuses on the fact that these families have a decreased earning capacity, on top of the very expensive interventions that most kids need … Continue reading →

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I think I’ll stick to horses!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Laurie

This is a fascinating article about Elephant therapy for autistic kids in Thailand. Animals have incredible healing powers. We see it every day in our work with  horses. They are incredible guides and teachers. We provide social, emotional and behavioral … Continue reading →

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The numbers are really troubling

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Laurie

New research is showing that 81% of 10 year old girls are worried about being fat. There are several things that we need to address here. First, we need to be sure we model and promote healthy eating habits. Second, … Continue reading →

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A post Mother’s Day message – You don’t need to suffer alone

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Laurie

and in fact you don’t. My hope is that this honest look at how a mother’s state of mind effects those around her will encourage mothers to seek help if they are battling mental health issues. Your challenges become your children’s … Continue reading →

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The numbers on Autism

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Laurie

New information coming out of South Korea indicates that the number of children on the spectrum may be far higher than we thought. This LA Times article gives an overview of the research. No matter the numbers, we need to … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day to all who do battle for their children

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Laurie

I want to share this article entitled, “What does it take to Be an Autism Mom?” You have my respect. Everyday you face so many challenges. All you really want is what every mother wants for their child, the best … Continue reading →

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Say “thank you” to local businesses

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Laurie

We have a Carino’s in Reno and I think we should thank them by choosing to spend our money with business’s that give back. Carino’s helps support autism sevices and research. Our work with kids and teens on the spectrum … Continue reading →

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We must maintain a sense of humor

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Laurie

This little “quiz” is for women who think they may have ADD. Though it is “tongue-in-cheek”, it does provide you with some things to think about. ADD can be an issue for people at any age and work with horses … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Disorders can be crippling

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Laurie

Ya know, life is challenging enough without the added burden of living with an anxiety disorder.  However, every day, approximately 40 million Americans are dealing with some type of anxiety disorder – here is a list of some of them. … Continue reading →

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How childhood activity relates to adult depression

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Laurie

Though I think there are a lot of things that may be at play in this study, the results are pretty interesting. We need to get our kids out and doing things. Work with horses is a pretty appealing way … Continue reading →

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