Category Archives: Sensory processing issues

This is a great CNN Clip of Temple Grandin!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Laurie

Temple Grandin is inspiring whether you have a child/teen on the spectrum or not. She has helped so many people better understand autism and has helped the families of those on the spectrum know that there can be a life … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's, Autism, Children's issues, Sensory processing issues, Teens | Leave a comment

Physical health and mental health go hand in hand

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Laurie

We all know that if we do not feel good physically it can make us feel cranky and far less able to deal with any emotional upsets that come along.  But there is new research that points to a much … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar, Children's issues, Depression, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Sensory processing issues, Teens | Leave a comment

The benefits of Equine Therapy are being recoginized!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Laurie

It’s always good to see an article that supports the work we do! We work with children as young as four, teens, adults and seniors. Our sessions are one-on-one with the client, a Certified Thereputic Equine Instructor and a horse. … Continue reading →

Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar, Children's issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens | Leave a comment

Children and stress

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Laurie

If you don’t have kids in your life these days, it may surprise you to hear that many children today are feeling pretty stressed out. The demands made on kids today are very different than what was expected of us … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Children's issues, Depression, Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Sensory processing issues | Leave a comment

Appreciating the challenges of Adoption

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Laurie

Raising children will always be challenging, but there additional issues you will face if you take on raising an adopted child. It is rare that a child that has been placed for adoption has not experienced some negative event in … Continue reading →

Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Bipolar, Children's issues, Depression, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Sensory processing issues, Teens | Leave a comment

Some very helpful tips on traveling with kids

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Laurie

For many families travel time, even just from home to school, can be truamatic. When kids have transitioning issue to begin with and then add in some of the sensory issues created by the noise and visual overload that car … Continue reading →

Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Autism, Children's issues, Mental Health, OCD, Sensory processing issues | Leave a comment

Study sheds light on Autism

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Laurie

If you live or work with kids or teens on the autism spectrum, you may deal with the fact that communication issues and may find it difficult to bond with others. This new study conducted at Vanderbilt University and presented in The … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's, Autism, Children's issues, Sensory processing issues, Teens | Leave a comment

Great Press for Northern Nevada Access Network

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Laurie

Thank you Amy for including us in your story on Channel 2!

Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar, Children's issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, News, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Sensory processing issues, Teens | Leave a comment

Tip of The Week 9/16/13

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Laurie

I’m a little behind with this post, as we are preparing for our open house this weekend AND we had a horse colic yesterday. The good news is that he is much better and we are getting everything caught up. … Continue reading →

Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar, Children's issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens | Leave a comment

Upcoming Open House

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Laurie

We invite anyone who would like to learn more about what we do to come out, meet the horse and see for yourself what Equine Assisted Therapy looks like…

Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar, Children's issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Event, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Seniors Program, Sensory processing issues, Team Building, Teens | Leave a comment