Author Archives: Laurie

With increases in ADHD we must find effective interventions

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Laurie

The research shows that more kids and teens are facing the challenges of ADHD, we must find ways to help them deal with the challenges they face. In our work with horses we can address lack of focus, impulsivity, poor … Continue reading →

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This info could be helpful to all parents of special needs kids…

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Laurie

This online event hosted by Autism Speaks is something I think all parents of special needs kids could benefit from.  “Fighting” the school system can be so frustrating! You need to know your rights and how to make the system work … Continue reading →

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Research important to families with children on the spectrum

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Laurie

This article talks about new research on the incidence of ASD in a second child when there is an older sibling on the spectrum. This information is all about making informed choices. We can never know if our child will … Continue reading →

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Genetic links between ADHD and ASD

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Laurie

Though this article is a bit technical, I think the information is very interesting and the findings could lead to all kinds of new developments for both ADHD and ASD. The truth is we are all on a continuum when … Continue reading →

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What style works best for your child

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Laurie

We all have different ways of dealing with things in our lives and that includes parenting. But our kids have unique personalities and “one size fits all” parenting styles often don’t work well. Here is a quick look at 4 … Continue reading →

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Breeding Mystic

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Laurie

Well, sadly, though it appeared last week that Mystic was pregnant, today’s exam was disappointing. Last week when we had our event for the Comstock Youth Works Program, it looked promising, but today the Vet felt she had “slipped it” … Continue reading →

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Asperger’s website talks about 3 types of thinkers

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Laurie

This looks like a really great website for all things Asperger’s. This particular blog explores Temple Grandin’s “3 types of thinkers – visual, music/math and verbal” and shares why awareness can be helpful. In our work with horses we utilize … Continue reading →

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A very moving discussion about profound loss and childhood trauma

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Laurie

I’m sorry that I have not figured out how to give you the link right to this clip, but the website for Dr. Cheryl Erwin’s commentary on NPR will get you where you need to be to hear this really … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Rhythmic Movement

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Laurie

This new book talks about “how movements are essential for establishing the foundations of brain development and in turn, how important this is for sensory integration, focus, impulse control, reading and writing.” SOUNDS LIKE HORSEBACK RIDING TO ME! Studies have … Continue reading →

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How to get kids to do what you want…

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Laurie

I heard this quote this morning, attributed to Harry Truman, “How do you get kid’s to do what you want? Find out what they want to do and ask them to do that.” It’s important as parents that we know … Continue reading →

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