Category Archives: ADHD

What do ADHD and Autism have in common?

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Laurie

Right off the bat, you probably think that ADHD and Autism have nothing in common. They are VERY different. You are right. They are. However, in this really interesting article from Huffington Post, we can see that in fact there … Continue reading →

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The importance of mental health

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Laurie

We all know that if we are injured and in pain it is more difficult to focus on anything else. With physical issues, we often get sympathy and support that allows us to perhaps do less until we recover. Others … Continue reading →

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Follow up to post of 9/30/16 regarding ADHD

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Laurie

In my post of 9/30/16 I shared a link to a list of recent studies that tied food additives to ADHD. Of course that is helpful, but the bigger issues is what can we do about it. The Parent Herald … Continue reading →

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Another benefit of Equine Therapy!

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Laurie

As we have stated before, we believe that most issues are best treated with a variety of resources, from visits to a therapist and medications, to supportive services such as work with horses. And there is evidence to support this! … Continue reading →

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The role of diet in ADHD

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Laurie

This is a compilation of some interesting results in various studies having to do with different food issues for those with ADHD. We know that those struggling with ADHD benefit most from a multi-pronged approach to treatment. Work with horses … Continue reading →

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Shaming and blaming are not the answer!

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Laurie

We all know that if we had a physical health issue, those around us would be sympathetic and supportive. They would encourage us to seek help and, if they were close to us, would probably do all they could to … Continue reading →

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When you don’t know what you are dealing with…

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Laurie

Though many people prefer to avoid ‘labels,’ especially when it comes to mental health issues, knowing what you are dealing with allows you to make informed decisions about interventions. For many, it is easier to accept the simple or most … Continue reading →

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Interesting findings on ADHD

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Laurie

Let’s face it, nobody likes to ‘lose’. Being a ‘winner’ is much more fun! And we all know that some people ‘give up’ more easily than others…. What’s interesting about this new research is that the finding show that kids … Continue reading →

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Preparing Schools to be a place of positive experiences for everyone

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Laurie

Our kids face so many daily challenges and for many school is no longer a place of learning, but a place they struggle to survive. Due to a lack of understand and resources they are left behind and find themselves … Continue reading →

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Resources are scares and the wait may be long

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Laurie

So many times care givers are doing their best to see that the kids in their care get the services they need. However, they often discover that resources are limited and that they have to go on a ‘waiting list’ … Continue reading →

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