Category Archives: Children’s issues

Equine Assisted Therapy and modulating emotions

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Laurie

This is a very interesting article about one aspect of the many great benefits of equine assisted therapy. We work on awareness and modulation of emotions with many clients.  From the “hyper- active” child to the angry teen to the … Continue reading →

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How childhood sexual abuse changes your life forever

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Laurie

This candid interview with Heath Evans, New Orleans Saints Fullback, talks about the devastating results of childhood sexual abuse. Horses can help lead the way to healing. They will respond to our unspoken emotions, gently pushing towards awareness and acknowledgement. They … Continue reading →

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Asperger’s and imagination

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Laurie

This article points out that we often define people by our expectations, rather than by a more open ended standard.  I absolutely agree with the position that many people with Asperger’s have wonderful imaginations. A client I work with always … Continue reading →

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More girls with Asperger’s than was thought

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Laurie

Though in the past it was thought that the ratio of boys to girls was about 3 to 1, but there are those that say it is really much closer to equal. This article talks about the findings. Equine Therapy … Continue reading →

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We need to all be on the same team

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Laurie

When you are working as part of a “treatment team” you all want to be on the same page.  You can help your child/teen’s teacher do a better job by following these tips. We consider our program part of the … Continue reading →

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Autism can be so daunting, especially a new diagnosis

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Laurie

This is a very nice article about one parents journey to fine the right resources for her son.  Reno has come good options, though they seem to be a overwhelmed with long waiting lists, even for evaluations. However, we still … Continue reading →

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A kid’s haircut – no big deal right?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Laurie

Unless your child has autism. This article/video clip provides some tips on how to make what can bey a trying event into just one of life’s experiences. In our work with those on the spectrum we have to be aware … Continue reading →

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Our Equine Therapy Program provides educational opportunities!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Laurie

I hope you have been able to catch at lease some of the great PBS series on autism. This article talks about the lack of educational opportunities that the series has exposed. Work with horses can address all kinds of … Continue reading →

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Something new

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Laurie

Well, I have never done this before, so you will have to let me know what you think – this was an interview that I recently did and thought I would share it.  PodCast We would love to show you … Continue reading →

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Parenting a child with ADHD

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Laurie

I really like that this article basically says, your kids a kid, step up and be a parent! Yes you will have more challenges, but they are not insurmountable. Though the article mentions using resources, they do not talk about … Continue reading →

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