Category Archives: Autism

Good parent/teacher relationships are vital for your child’s success

Though I am always first to tell parents that they need to be their child’s champion when it comes to the school system,  the fact is that most teachers care deeply about the children in their classroom and work very … Continue reading

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Our recent interview on KOLO

We finally have the video!  We thank KOLO and Lauren Garber for giving us the opportunity to share our program with you. Please give us a call to schedule a visit. We will show you around the ranch, introduce out … Continue reading

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A better understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

ABA is a very specific way of addressing behavior and is very successful in work with children on the autism spectrum. This blog provides a lot of great information for those unfamiliar with this type of work. We have found … Continue reading

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How do we know when our kids need mental health help?

It’s sometimes very difficult to know if what your child is experiencing is “normal”.  Some kids are afraid of the dark, have some challenging days at school, have difficulty with a particular subject, have lots of energy, seem to have … Continue reading

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Great tips for our special needs kids starting school

Here are some great tips on how to make the transition from home to school run more smoothly. We will work with you and your child’s school, participating in IEPs (Individual Education Plan) when possible, to make everything as seamless … Continue reading

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We are part of a team

This is a good article about working with a Speech/Language Pathologist. Developing appropriate language is vital.  Just because you have figured out how to understand what your child wants and needs does not mean that anyone else will be able … Continue reading

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How effective is your “team”

Chances are, if you are reading this, you are someone in your life is dealing with some kind of challenge. And, you have either already assembled a team of specialists to help or are trying to figure out how to … Continue reading

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Equine Interventions for kids & teens on the spectrum

Here is a great story about an Equine Therapy program in Houston for kids on the autism spectrum. We have found this work to be so rewarding! We are able to address a wide range of skills, from communication to … 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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Research important to families with children on the spectrum

This article talks about new research on the incidence of ASD in a second child when there is an older sibling on the spectrum. This information is all about making informed choices. We can never know if our child will … Continue reading

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