Author Archives: Laurie

Great article for those dealing with ADHD

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Laurie

This is another article that I think will be really helpful! My favorite tip is to have realistic expectations. Of course we always want our kids to be the very most they can be, but the reality is, no matter … Continue reading →

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The continuing battle for Autism care

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Laurie

This is a pretty good article in the Los Angeles Times that addresses the ongoing battle with insurance carriers. There are so many effective “treatments” that many in the medical community/insurance industry continue to buck against. They remain wedded to … Continue reading →

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Insights that help us protect our children

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Laurie

This is a very short piece about one child who was living with the trauma of being bullied. As I have said many times, though many people think of a “diagnosis” as a label, knowing what you are dealing with … Continue reading →

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For a better understanding of Asperger’s Syndrome

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Laurie

This was a great article telling us about what Asperger’s Syndrome is not. So many people have preconceived notions or no real awareness of what Asperger’s Syndrome is. Knowing leads to understanding. Understanding leads to acceptance. We work with people … Continue reading →

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Tackling the tough subjects including “weight”

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Laurie

This is a really good article stressing the importance of talking to your kids about all kinds of things including maintaining a healthy weight.  So many things we need to discuss with our children makes both them and us uncomfortable. … Continue reading →

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What’s behind my child’s ‘meltdowns”?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Laurie

Sometimes it is nearly impossible to figure out what caused your child to have an earthshaking, sanity racking “meltdown”. Whether at home or in a very public place meltdowns are the bane of many parent’s existence. In this article shares … Continue reading →

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“Green Space” is just another benefit of Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Laurie

A new study shows that kid’s with ADHD who regularly get out into nature experience milder symptoms.  Our beautiful South Reno location is pretty unique, featuring large expanses of  green lawn, many beautiful trees and two ponds. We regularly incorporate … Continue reading →

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Good parent/teacher relationships are vital for your child’s success

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Laurie

Though I am always first to tell parents that they need to be their child’s champion when it comes to the school system,  the fact is that most teachers care deeply about the children in their classroom and work very … Continue reading →

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Good advice for parents of kids w/ADHD

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Laurie

Actually a lot of the advice in this article is true for parents of all children! We need to be mindful about what we say and do in front of our children. It can be extremely stressful for them when … Continue reading →

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Yes, men can suffer from depression too

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Laurie

This article offers some good information about men and depression. Work with horses can be an incredible intervention for anyone dealing with depression. We work with each client to develop individual goals that we then address through our work with … Continue reading →

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