Category Archives: ADHD

With increases in ADHD we must find effective interventions

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…

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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Genetic links between ADHD and ASD

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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The Healing Power of Rhythmic Movement

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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On the lighter side of ADHD

I can actually really relate to this article about some of the wacky ideas the adult ADHD brain come up with! I am sharing this just to share a laugh, so enjoy!

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Parents of “special needs” kids must know their options

There is often confusion about what the school system is required to provide for kids with special needs. This article helps clarify some of the facts about what you have a right to expect for your child. We work with … Continue reading

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I’m really liking this website!

This is another article from a really good website addressing ADHD issues. This article offers tips for helping kids/teens with ADHD improve emotional control. We use some of these techniques in our work with horses and find them to be … Continue reading

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This is another great article about making life work for those with ADHD

Though it is geared towards kids and teens with ADHD, this article gives some great tips on how to provide “discipline with dignity”. Our work with horses offers us a unique opportunity to model “levels of pressure” – asking nicely … Continue reading

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It so hard to see our children struggle…

Children with social, emotional and behavioral challenges can become so frustrated with things that may come easy to children not dealing with issues that they simply want to give up. This article offers some tips on what parents (and other … Continue reading

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Mornings can be challenging under the best of circumstances!

This was a great article with helpful tips on structuring more functional mornings for families living with ADHD. Horses are a powerful tool in helping children and teens dealing with ADHD improve focus, decrease impulsivity and build self-esteem. We work … Continue reading

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