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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: 3 Year Old Daughter - Behind or Not?    —Bernville, PA

"I guess this will seem kind of odd, but I wanted to put it out there to see if anyone can give me clarification. M..."

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if your daughter isn't on target well, then either is my son... he can count to 10 he may skip a number sometimes but i'm not worried about that... his abc's or ok......

My daughter is also three years old. When the intermediate unit did an eval on her for speech these were all of the things that she was supposed to know. Colors, shape...

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Q: Advice for Testing for Dyslexia    —Belmont, CA

"I believe my son has Dyslexia. He is 8 1/2 and in the second grade. Last fall, I had him tested at school because h..."

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D., Education.com has several articles / resources about Dyslexia. http://www.education.com/reference/topic/SpecialNeeds_Dyslexia/ You might try emailing them t...

Go to Susan Barton's website. You can google it. For reading tutors, I believe the website is susanbartonreading.com. Also, check out the dyslexia association which...

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Q: What Is the Real Meaning of PDD.    —Hartford, CT

"I have a Daughter that has PDD. But everyone seem to have different opinion. Probably you are going through the sam..."

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K., I have no experience with PDD but here's a link with a good deal of useful information: http://www.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/pddinfo.html Wishing you all ...

i dont know a whole lot but my daughter was diagnosed with pdd-nos last year i do know it is a form of autism but i you go to wikipedia.com and type pdd in it gives yo...

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Q: Advice Needed Regarding Testing for Learning Disability    —Dallas, TX

"My 9-yo step-son has been tested by his school and diagnosed w/ a borderline learning disability. They recommended a..."

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Several other people have recommended it, but Child Study Center is great. The only pitfall is that it can take a long time to get results with them as with any public...

Consider getting the book: Straight Talk about Psychological Testing for Kids. It provides excellent information so that you can make informed choices. I am a psych...

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Q: Advice Requested on Daughter's Group Function Freak-outs    —Lakewood, CA

"I have a 22-month old daughter who seems to be developing just a teensy bit slow. She eventually catches up, but she..."

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Hi R., My 3 1/2 year old didn't like group activities either. She is very bright and her vocabulary is much more extensive than any other kids her age. I started ta...

I'm not familiar with the testing you mention. What is it for and is it really possible to "test" someone so young? As for her milestones, children go along at dif...

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Q: Slow Talker at Age 5    —Fort Wayne, IN

"My son is 5 years old. Is slow at talking and being potty trained. He was to start school in August of this year. ..."

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I agree, Healthy families is a great place to start. You could also check with the school system he'll be attending. In Huntington preschool children are evaluated a...

You can call either Healthy Families or First Steps (I think that's what it's called.) They are free organizations in Fort Wayne that help with the development of litt...

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Q: Seeking Moms with Learning Differences and Depression    —Ridgewood, NY

"I love my children so much! I want to be able to enjoy them as much as posible B-4 they grow up to have thier own fam..."

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i do have to ask why having ADD & learning difficulties make you depressed. i think if you focus lesss on what is wrong & more on your good points you will feel better...

I know that it is overwhelming when your kids have temper tantrums but your only making the problem worse. When they start that up tell them that I said no and leave ...

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Q: Looking for Parents That Understand the Disorder    —Morgantown, WV

"My son has Microcephaly. It has effected his speech, language, and behavior. I'm looking for another mother with th..."

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I would recommend that you see a great neurologist. Not sure where you are located but I know a great pedatric neurologist. Dr. Vivian C. Faircloth, Lemoyne, PA ###-##...

Hi Kristen. I'm not familiar with that disorder however I have a child with autism which affects ALOT of the same issues you are talking about. If you don't mind, what...

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Q: I Think My Two Year Old Could Have a Learning Disability    —North Richland Hills, TX

"I have a two year old daughter that I am becoming worried about. She was a late at crawling, walking and she only say..."

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I think you should trust your instincts and really pursue this. You know your daughter better than anyone. Do not let a doctor who spends only 15 mins with her put y...

If you are worried about her, I recommend you call ECI (Early Childhood Intervention). They work with developmentally delayed children. They will come to you, home o...

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