Category Archives: ADHD

Quick Reminder about ADHD

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Laurie

It’s summer and the kids are out of school. Lots of routines fall by the wayside, but this quick reminder about children (and teens!) living with ADHD seemed important to share. Often kids/teens with ADHD get themselves worked up with excitement … Continue reading →

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Some great Equine Therapy Programs in Florida

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Laurie

The benefits of working with horses are being experienced all over the world! This magazine article talks about a couple of programs located in Florida. In our program we see phenomenal change, growth and learning take place whether we are building relationships on … Continue reading →

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Treatment choices for ADHD

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Laurie

There are many options available for helping your child/teen with ADHD. So many, that at times it may be confusing as to which options are best for your child/teen. And the truth is, not every option is right for each … Continue reading →

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Are you dreading summer? Some tips for dealing with the ADHD child

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Laurie

So, during the school year you have it all figured out. There’s a routine and everyone just does what they are supposed to do and things work out. But when summer comes, with less structure and more options to choose … Continue reading →

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No Quick Fix, but there is hope

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Laurie

I know that all of us would like to have a magic wand we could wave to fix all the problems our children/teens experience. This may include social, emotional and behavioral issues related to various mental health issues, such as … Continue reading →

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What the O.K. Corral Seminars can teach us about horses and ourselves

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Laurie

We are proud to say that, at N.E.A.T., we incorporate a variety of styles and philosophies on working with horses into our program. For many of our clients, working with the horses on the ground is nearly as much fun as … Continue reading →

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Nice and simple basic description of Equine Therapy

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Laurie

I admit that when I tell people our program provides “equine therapy” they are often confused. Some may have never heard the word ‘equine’ or they wonder “You mean you provide therapy for horses?” For the more the more informed, … Continue reading →

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The great outdoors really is Great!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Laurie

A new study shows that the symptoms of ADHD improve when kids spend time outdoors. The truth is that even here in Reno, kids today are often “nature deprived.” Many of them leave their homes for school in the morning and … Continue reading →

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Sometimes we just don’t know what to do

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Laurie

We love them to pieces, but there are times when we just don’t know how to handle our child with ADHD’s unacceptable behaviors! I found this article on WebMd to be very helpful in setting some guidelines. When we work with … Continue reading →

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How do we define success?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Laurie

We have a young boy in foster care that we have been working with since mid Nov. of last year. This little guy has really struggled and had some major changes since he started with us. School has been especially … Continue reading →

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