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Updated Feb 09, 2012

Q: Kids with ADD    —Bealeton, VA

"i am worried about my 7yr old daughter, she has some learning difficulties, reading, writing, numbers, solving simple..."

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I would contact your pediatrician right away, this doesnt sound normal to me. I have never heard of or met anyone that "lets" there child do this over & over. I have k...

M., it's never easy when a child has a disability. But, you won't know for certain until you get her evaluated. She could be depressed about something happening in s...

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Q: Swim Lessons for Special Needs    —Frisco, TX

"I have a 7 yr old daughter that is special needs - developmentally, not physically. Anyway, we just bought a new hom..."

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My son has sensory integration disorder and aspergers and we go to Aquakids. He is in a class with 3 other kids and they do wonderful with him!

When I took my two girls to Swim Plus in Plano, the child after us did have some special needs that they handled very well. They do the lessons one on one so that help...

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Q: Advice for Daughter with Speech Delays    —Minneapolis, MN

"I have a beautiful 2 year old daughter who has been evaluated and diagnosed with a significant speech delay, which ha..."

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K., My son had/has the same problem. we had a speech teacher come in so many times a week and worked with him on it. and we did the sign language which helped a lot...

I have been through speech therapy with nearly all the hospitals in twin cities. My daughter has a severe speech disability. (Her rehab specialist was adamant about ...

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Q: How to Teach Young Boys Potty Hygiene    —Crystal Lake, IL

"My oldest son has some physical developmental delays and was not potty trained till 4 1/2. He is now 5 and in "big b..."

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Dear A., My son is 5 and has autism. He didn't get potty trained until he was 4 1/2 either. I don't exactly have any great advice for you, but I wanted you to know th...

Would he be able to keep a pack of wipes at school? (Even though we don't have a baby in the house anymore, we still love to keep wipes around.) I always teach, ...

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Q: Seeking Moms' That Have Developmentally Delayed Children with Hypotonic/Seizures    —Saint Clair Shores, MI

"I am looking for other moms' that have developmentally delayed children with Hypotonic and possibly have or have had ..."

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Hi J., I hope you can give your son's therapists more credit for all THEY have done for him. It takes a lot of schooling to become a speech, occupational, or physica...

Hi J., I can definitely relate and it helps very much to talk to people going through similar things. My two boys are on the autism spectrum and receive therapy and sp...

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Q: Special Needs Dentist    —Chesapeake, VA

"Hi there, I asked a while back for advice on finding a special needs dentist, and the ones recommended to me at the ..."

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Did you try Dr Etheridge at Greenbrier Dental? I am very very picky about the dentist for my kids since my 1st daughter's experience wasn't great (we lived in CA and s...

Unfortunately, the only pediatric dentists I have dealt withare in Newport News. Dr. Avent. He is great with your children and very kind. I don't know of any in yo...

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Q: I Need Help with Dicipline with My Son Who Has Hydrochephelus!!!!    —Cypress, CA

"Moms, My son Spencer has hydrocephalus which has caused some developmental delays. My husband and I are trying t..."

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Hi S.: You didn't mention your sons age,but i'm guessing hes a toddler.You need to get away from the word NO. It's repetitious,and eventually goes through one ear and...

I agree with SH's response about the Early Start program and behavioral support. Since I don't know his age.....re-direction, used consistently is a fabulous tool. ...

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Q: Looking for Early On/Smart Start Experiences for 2 Year Old    —Northville, MI

"My 4 year old is in the Smart Start program for speech. I wasn't completely thrilled with his teacher or the program ..."

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Hi M., my son started the Early On program when he was 1 years old. He is only 3 and I absolutely love the program!!! When we first started he only went 2-3 days a wee...

Hi, Don't know the specifics of that program, it seems others do, so that should give you some idea about your services. A couple of things, have you had your ...

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Q: How Do You Know When a Child Has ADD/ADHD?    —Allen, TX

"Hi Ladies I was wondering at what point in time were your kids diagnosed ADD/ADHD? Did your child’s pediatrician r..."

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I don't know about the add/adhd part. but boys are just more energy and need more frequent release of said energy. I have 3 boys so can contest to that. They get into ...

Please go to Little Giant Steps! They are wonderful! ###-###-#### I hope this helps! S.

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Q: Seeking Help Finding Therapy for Son in Tampa    —Tampa, FL

"I'm looking for help finding a government program that offers free or low income therapy for kids that have developme..."

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Hi A., There is the Early Intervention Program, free after an evaluation. My son has been in in fro 8 months and doing great. If you have any questions or concerns,...

My son and daughter received speech therapy through Early Steps (for free). Now that my son is 3 he is being transitioned to Child Find of Hillsborough Co. (also free...

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