Category Archives: Asperger’s

I posted this up yesterday, but as a follow up…

The idea that by having a specific diagnostic code there will be more awareness and the ability to obtain funding for “children wander or unexpectedly run away” makes sense to me. This article talks about ‘Autism Speaks’ support for this … Continue reading

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Autism Speaks is a Great organization

This organization offers all kinds of information, including a resource guide for all over the country. We are very happy to be included on this list. If you or someone you know is living with a child or teen on … Continue reading

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Learning more about Asperger’s

This article is pretty informative. We are learning more and becoming more aware that people with challenges can live and function well with the appropriate interventions. The article talks about kids on the spectrum needing structure and feeling overwhelmed with … Continue reading

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The challenges and gifts of Asperger’s

It is our job to help our children, neurotypical or otherwise, to find their gifts. This article address some of the typical gifts of kids on the spectrum. Through work with horses we often work on improving appropriate communication and … Continue reading

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This is a great piece that shows how you can teach social skills

We have all met people who are brutally honest and often as not they are not doing it with kind intentions. However, kids/teens on the spectrum often really don’t know that they can be hurtful in their honesty. This article … Continue reading

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Some good insights into the mind of someone with asperger’s

I thought think this article is a well written and offers some good insights. What’s particularly interesting is that in our work with horses we talk and teach about the “herd mentality”. I think that this is a great way … Continue reading

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Arkansas just did it and Nevada did it at the beginning of the year

It is about time! More and more states are mandating that insurance carriers cover benefits for those with autism. This Wall Street Journal article talks about some of the changes happening around the country. Sadly, in Nevada Medicaid is not … Continue reading

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Wonderful story about how a dog can help with autsim

I found this story very interesting. The part where they talk about the dog lying down on top of scooter reminds me of Temple Grandin’s squeeze maching – the dog is acting as a weighted blanket to sooth this agitated … Continue reading

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What are reasonable expectations for someone diagnosed with Asperger’s?

I had a parent call me to express his concerns about his son’s behavior on their recent vacation.”Don’t get me wrong, we had a great time. It’s pretty rare that the whole family can get away and we had a … Continue reading

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Yeah for Zac!

Country artist Zac Brown has started creating a camp for kids with special needs. This is just a peek at his plans. If you can’t get away to camp, perhaps you can spend the summer working with horses! We would … Continue reading

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