Author Archives: Laurie

Teachers are so important to our children’s success!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Laurie

Though this article is geared towards parents with children dealing with ADHD, I think the suggestions for partnering with your child’s teacher(s) are universally helpful. We are eager and willing to partner with schools and teachers to help each child … Continue reading →

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Finally after many months, here is our video showing our work with Cody!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Laurie

Though it has taken us a long time to get the DVD of our interview last spring posted on YouTube, I think you will find this well worth the wait!  He is such a cute kid and has done so well … Continue reading →

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Autism and bullying survey

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Laurie

Found this great organization doing a survey on bullying and wanted to share it with all our families living with ASD. We encourage you to participate. Our experience is that kids and teens on the spectrum often find it difficult … Continue reading →

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Are you familiar with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)?

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Laurie

I found this article very informative. Sometimes it is difficult to pin point what is going on with a kids that have special challenges.  Being familiar with the possibilities can be helpful. We work with a lot of kids that … Continue reading →

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An interesting look at another way work with horses can help

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Laurie

It is not uncommon to come to a place in our lives where we wonder how we got to where we are and why we are doing what we are doing. Sometimes this is called a midlife crisis, but for … Continue reading →

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Short and sweet parenting tips

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Laurie

Just a little tidbit, giving a few ideas to make your life easier as a parent living with ADHD. In our work we focus on firm, fair and consistent rules, not only for the horses, but for the clients too. … Continue reading →

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Nice article looking at strategies for dealing with ADHD

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Laurie

I know as parents, sometimes you are simply at a loss for how to deal with your child’s behaviors. This was a pretty good article giving some tips on calming ADHD symptoms. Through our work with horses we can create … Continue reading →

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Observations about horses

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Laurie

I found this great blog about one woman’s experiences building a relationship with horses and thought is was worth sharing. In our program, we address social, emotional and behavioral issues through work with horses. This usually starts by encouraging a … Continue reading →

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You are not alone!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Laurie

I thought I would share this blog with you Mom’s living with Asperger’s.  Your life can be challenging, but know you are not alone (and it could be much worse!) We can help your child/teen develop some of the skills … Continue reading →

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A good article about the various types of equine programs

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Laurie

This article gives some clarity about a variety of ways that horses can partner to help humans achieve their goals. We combine a variety of philosophies and techniques to provide a unique and truly individualized program for our clients. Though … Continue reading →

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