Author Archives: Laurie

Do we need to find a cure for Autism?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Laurie

Temple Grandin will tell you that we would not be better off if.  In this article she is quoted as saying that ‘Half of Silicon Valley’s got mild autism,’ and she will be quick to tell you that we need … Continue reading →

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The benefits of Equine Therapy are being recoginized!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Laurie

It’s always good to see an article that supports the work we do! We work with children as young as four, teens, adults and seniors. Our sessions are one-on-one with the client, a Certified Thereputic Equine Instructor and a horse. … Continue reading →

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Fear of Uncertainty can lead to OCD and hoarding

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Laurie

Interesting article in Scientific American talks about inablity to tolerate uncertain being the jumping off point for some much more serious mental health issues. Life IS uncertain. We all try to find ways to create order in our lives to make … Continue reading →

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Being engaged and developing skills helps adults with Autism

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Laurie

This new study, conducted by Vanderbilt University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, found the degree of independence in vocational activities improved many areas, including decreasing autistic behaviors and improving daily living activities. We work with children, some as young as 4, … Continue reading →

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New information about diagnosing autism

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Laurie

One of the fascinating things about autism is that what we know is constantly changing. Check out this article in Scientific American. Though the study quoted was small, the results of this reasearch may lead to all kinds of new … Continue reading →

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A brutally honest look at one woman’s battle with depression

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Laurie

Though his article is painful in many ways, Lucy Fry’s brutal honesty also offers hope. Ms. Fry talks of two decades of being undiagnosed and of many dark hours that she has struggled. And yet, she also shares that understanding … Continue reading →

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ADHD may be a lifetime problem

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Laurie

We usually think of ADHD as a childhood issue and it’s true that the symptoms often first appear in young children. However, as Jyoti Bhagia, M.D., Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, points out in her … Continue reading →

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PTSD not just about soldiers and abuse victims

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Laurie

Almost every one of us, in our lifetime, will experience some type of trauma. From the unexpected loss of a loved one to an auto accident, we deal with traumatic events. Many people are able to deal with these events … Continue reading →

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Children and stress

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Laurie

If you don’t have kids in your life these days, it may surprise you to hear that many children today are feeling pretty stressed out. The demands made on kids today are very different than what was expected of us … Continue reading →

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A day in the life of a parent living with an Autistic child…

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Laurie

First, let me say that we totally agree with the saying “you know one child with autism, you know one child with autism”. Our experience has shown us the truth in this. Though there are often some similarities, it seems that … Continue reading →

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