Category Archives: Other challenges

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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Simple statement about the benefits of Equine Therapy

This is a pretty simple piece about the possible benefits of Equine Therapy in a wide variety of circumstances. In our work we deal with social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning.  We work with children as young as 4, … Continue reading

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Little do we know the damage we do…

Kids may not be as resilient as we think. The fact is that exposure to abuse or neglect increases (meaningfully) the risk of developing both physical and mental health issues later in life. This article shares some of the new findings. … Continue reading

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I HATE the smell of microwave popcorn!

Well, not really, but I once knew a woman who swore it actually made her feel sick. At the time I admit, I sure didn’t understand it, but after learning more about the challenges of HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) I … Continue reading

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Mental Health issues are more common than I would have thought

I was surprised to read these findings by the World Health Organization, mental illness is the leading cause of disability among people aged 10 – 24.  This is actually pretty sad.  It is imperative that we have programs in place to … Continue reading

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When we punish ourselves for our mental health issues

This article talks about the stigma of mental illness and how we can even turn this against ourselves. As if struggling with the issues is not challenging enough! We work with children, teens, adults and even seniors, dealing with a … Continue reading

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What does it mean when when they say PDD/NOS?

Diagnosis can be as confusing as they are helpful.  This article helps to explain what PDD/NOS really means. Whether you are dealing with Autism, Asperger’s or PDD/NOS, Equine Therapy can be a powerful and effective intervention. We work with you … Continue reading

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Time to start planning your summer activities!

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Online tool for assessing children

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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Great Student interview!

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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