Category Archives: Children’s issues

Equine Therapy for Those on the Autism Spectrum

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Laurie

This is a nice video clip that talks about how the magic of horses can be helpful to those living on the Autism Spectrum. Our work with children and teens on the Autism Spectrum is so rewarding! From increased language skills … Continue reading →

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Stressed? Who me?

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Laurie

The fact is, most of, oh come on, ALL of us, have plenty of stress in our lives. Whether we admit it or not, life can be pretty stressful. Some of us deal with it better than others, while some … Continue reading →

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Challenges to insurance coverage for those with Autism

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Laurie

We have all celebrated the recent legislative victories, in many states, that have mandated that insurance carriers provide coverage for a variety of services, including ABA treatment/therapy. However, the battle is certainly not over. This article talks about the fight taking … Continue reading →

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Autism can happen anywhere

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Laurie

Autism happens around the world both in families like your’s and in families that are very different. But my guess is, no matter where the family lives or what their circumstances, the experiences of bringing up a child with Autism … Continue reading →

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Some straight talk about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Laurie

This article is an interesting look at some of the issues children exposed to drugs and alcohol while in the womb may experience, along with some suggested ways of dealing with some of the problems associated with this disorder. We work … Continue reading →

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Another, less noticed side of Autism

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Laurie

I found this post about the particular problems that girls/women with Autism face to be very interesting and enlightening. It’s not hard at all for me to imagine a girl who is quiet, withdrawn and somewhat “odd” being overlooked and … Continue reading →

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Sometimes we just don’t know what to do

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Laurie

We love them to pieces, but there are times when we just don’t know how to handle our child with ADHD’s unacceptable behaviors! I found this article on WebMd to be very helpful in setting some guidelines. When we work with … Continue reading →

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How do we define success?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Laurie

We have a young boy in foster care that we have been working with since mid Nov. of last year. This little guy has really struggled and had some major changes since he started with us. School has been especially … Continue reading →

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What do you know about Autism?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Laurie

This is a nice article exploring some of the misconceptions about those on the Autism Spectrum. Each person living with Autism experiences a sometimes similar, but always unique set of issues. With this in mind, we work with each client’s issues … Continue reading →

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What you say does matter to those dealing with Autism

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Laurie

There are still many people who are  not informed about what Autism is (and what it is not).  Though they may want to be supportive and helpful, they just don’t know what to say or do. This article shares one … Continue reading →

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