Category Archives: Children’s issues

Autism research continues

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Laurie

This article highlights 5 very the past year’s promising areas of research. It is encouraging to see so many new discoveries. It remains to be seen how we handle the knowledge… Our work with kids/teens on the spectrum is very … Continue reading →

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So much to do, so little time

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Laurie

We all know that a good nights sleep makes us feel better and yet it is so easy to get caught up in things and suddenly realize that it is way past your bedtime. However, new reasearch is indicating that … Continue reading →

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Kids learn what it feels like to have autism

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Laurie

Kid’s at Cumberland Trace elementary school participated in various sensory activities to experience a bit of what it is like to have autism. This is a pretty interesting story that offers some great ideas on how to expose kids to … Continue reading →

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There is a life out there for those on the spectrum

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Laurie

This article shares the story of several different people who have autism. There lives are all different with different potentials. But those potentials will only be reached with time, help and appropriate interventions. Equine Therapy offers many benefits for those … Continue reading →

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New Study will help determine why kids with autism wander/bolt

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Laurie

I think the results of this new study will be very interesting. Knowing why should help us to better protect our kids. We work with children and teens on the spectrum. Though our program works on client specific goals and … Continue reading →

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This may sound cold, but it’s “pay now or pay later”

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Laurie

With out appropriate interventions many children with autism will end up unable to care for themselves, let alone be contributing members of society. Do we really want to sentence children to an unfulfilled future? The Nevada legislature is considering cuts … Continue reading →

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Nice story about how we can change perceptions

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Laurie

This story tells about how one woman has been able to make a difference! Our work with kids/teens on the spectrum is so exciting! Through work with horses we ave been able to stimulate communication, increase vocabulary, decrease compulsive behaviors, … Continue reading →

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What we eat can have a profound effect on us

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Laurie

It may be that most of us, especially kids with ADHD, have an “allergy” to food dyes. The studies have been done and now the FDA is set to review the findings. We all need to be thoughtful about what … Continue reading →

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Dealing with the challenges of ADHD

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Laurie

This article shares some good insights on dealing with ADHD. Though challenging, it doesn’t need to be a battle! Work with horses can be so effective for children and teens dealing with ADHD. Though we always work with each client … Continue reading →

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ADD/ADHD and bullying

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Laurie

This article talks about the fact that research shows “that kids with differing abilities, including those with invisible issues like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADD/ADHD) and learning disabilities, are two to three times more likely to be bullied than their typically developing peers”. … Continue reading →

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