Category Archives: Autism

I think I’ll stick to horses!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Laurie

This is a fascinating article about Elephant therapy for autistic kids in Thailand. Animals have incredible healing powers. We see it every day in our work with  horses. They are incredible guides and teachers. We provide social, emotional and behavioral … Continue reading →

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The numbers on Autism

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Laurie

New information coming out of South Korea indicates that the number of children on the spectrum may be far higher than we thought. This LA Times article gives an overview of the research. No matter the numbers, we need to … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day to all who do battle for their children

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Laurie

I want to share this article entitled, “What does it take to Be an Autism Mom?” You have my respect. Everyday you face so many challenges. All you really want is what every mother wants for their child, the best … Continue reading →

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Say “thank you” to local businesses

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Laurie

We have a Carino’s in Reno and I think we should thank them by choosing to spend our money with business’s that give back. Carino’s helps support autism sevices and research. Our work with kids and teens on the spectrum … Continue reading →

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An interesting article about autism research

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Laurie

It is amazing the things that researchers are discovering! And new things are coming along every day. This article talks about brain size. We can’t know how far research will take us, so, at least for now, we need to … Continue reading →

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Online tool for assessing children

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Laurie

Though I have not used this tool, I think having a new online tool offers wonderful potential.  I would expect that a parent/caregiver or educator who had concerns about a child’s development would use this as an initial evaluation, and … Continue reading →

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Finally! Bambi’s interview talking about our open houses for foster families

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Laurie

I finally was able to get this up on YouTube!  The events went great and we look forward to working with foster families. We offer individual, couples, sibling and family work, as well as small group sessions. We would love … Continue reading →

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Great Student interview!

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Laurie

We spent a lot of time sharing information about equine therapy and our program with a wonderful college student. This is part of the work she has created – a written interview and video clip – the clip takes some … Continue reading →

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A helpful list to have

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Laurie

This article lists the top 5 autism organizations helping families and professionals. These are good resources for all kinds of information. For the most current and helpful information, check out these sources.

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Autism is a family matter

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Laurie

This great article looks at the challenges faced by siblings of kids and teens on the spectrum. Though the needs of your ASD child are probably pretty intense, you don’t want to forget about the other family member OR YOURSELF! … Continue reading →

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