Category Archives: Autism

ADHD and Educational Challenges

Posted on June 12, 2018 by NEAT Staff

Parents and caregivers of children living with ADHD know that life can be hard. Morning ‘routines’ need to be monitored (even though there is a chart!) to make sure that the child gets up, gets dresses, brushes their teeth, has … Continue reading →

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When You Are Dealing With More Than Just ADHD

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Laurie

When dealing with children/teens with ADHD it never seems ‘simple’ and research is showing that, in many cases it’s because there is more going on. This NEWS Medical Life Sciences article, Hardik Patel, M.Pharm takes a look at some of … Continue reading →

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What Can I do Now to Help My Child/Teen Prepare For School in the Fall

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Laurie

During the school year life can get very hectic and we watch our kiddos struggle to get through each day. We lament that there is not more time to slow down and see what we can do to help them. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes We Just Want to Know How to Help

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Laurie

When friends and loved ones are struggling with anxiety we are often at a loss as to what we can do to help. We want to be there for them, but my fear that we will say or do the … Continue reading →

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How Clients Learn Resiliency Through Work With Horses

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Laurie

Not surprisingly, I could give you a long list of the things people can learn through work with horses, but today I want to share with you some thoughts on ‘resiliency’. In this article by Understood for learning & attention … Continue reading →

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ADHD is a Family Issue

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Laurie

When a member of a family is struggling with something, it often the case that the entire family struggles. Things can be challenging for the person who has ADHD, but the family is also required to make all kinds of … Continue reading →

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How Horses Help with Mental Health Issues

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Laurie

Slowly but surely, all across the world, more and more people are coming to understand the unique way that work with horses can help those struggling with social, emotional, behavioral and mental health issued, find a path to healing and … Continue reading →

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An Exciting Look at What CAN be Done to be Inclusive

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Laurie

The number of people diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum has increased significantly. We must find ways to help these individuals lead healthy, happy lives. This starts with providing early intervention services, but is really a lifelong process of … Continue reading →

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What Lies Ahead for Those on the Spectrum

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Laurie

It is a wonderful thing that we now have so many great interventions for kids on the spectrum. We have learned a lot and now at a very early age, kids on the autism spectrum are receiving lots of services … Continue reading →

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The Challenges of More Than One Diagnosis

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Laurie

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is complicated. Because it is a spectrum, you have both low functioning, perhaps non-verbal people and then you have those who may just seem ‘quirky’. They don’t always fit in and are usually (but not always) … Continue reading →

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