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Updated Feb 12, 2012

Q: Having Trouble Getting Along with Other Moms in My Neighborhood    —Vernon Hills, IL

"I was hoping someone could help me get though this tough time I am having with some women in my neighborhood. Many o..."

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It is tough, isn't it? I cannot believe these things are being said to you. I don't know how they know, like there's a secret sign on our forehead which says "you ca...

I am so sorry those women have treated you that way! It is very unfortunate that some people do not grow up. I am a firm believer that people who cut others down are ...

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Q: 2 Year Old Not Talking    —Fairfield, OH

"Our son who is 25 months old still isn't talking much. He's had his hearing checked and there was nothing wrong with..."

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P. - by 2 my son was not talking either..we were also ref to the Help Me Grow programs and I quickly quit doing everything they told me to!! They were trying to make ...

Hi P., You are doing the right thing by getting free services through Help Me Grow. Definitely use their services because you can't hurt anything, but maybe it will ...

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Q: Seeking New Pediatrican    —San Antonio, TX

"Ok...here is my problem....I have been taking my son to Kellum Medical Clinic with Dr. Kellum Sr. but the doctor that..."

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A., I have a great Pediatrician named Dr. Popp. He is a little far for you but he is worth it. I have known him for years and he is great with kids. His address...

I also live off of 151 and 410 and make the drive to 410 and Blanco to see Dr Frank Montemayor. He is a fairly young dr and is awesome. He cares for my two preemies ...

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Q: Speech Delayed - Help    —Jacksonville, AR

"I have a 2 year old son and just went for our 2 year check-up. At the time I couldn't think of answers to some of her..."

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In my opinion it is WAY too early to worry about any speech problems with your 2 year old. I have 3 children and I can remember that my dr was never concerned with it...

L., I am a retired Speech Pathologist.My advice to you is to call the Tri-District Early Childhood Program at ###-###-####. They are the agency who provides free serv...

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Q: Seperation Anxiety?    —Chula Vista, CA

"My 6 year old throws a fit everytime we drop her off at school. She's been doing this since preschool, she's in first..."

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Hi A., Always remember, kids are smart. She was letting you know she already figured out that if she crys they make her the helper or give her attention. My daughter ...

Hi A., Our son, who is also 6 yrs old, behaved in the same manner. He has ALWAYS displayed symptoms of seperation anxiety. We thought as he got older it would impro...

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Q: I Am Lookng for Resources for a Friend of Mine Please    —Fort Worth, TX

"Hi ladies. My friend lives in Keller ISD and the school just tested her son and said he is mentally retarded. The s..."

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As a parent, your friend, has RIGHTS. She needs to contact the child's special ed teacher or the school diagnostician (she prob recently met them when they had an ARD...

check here: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Texas-Autism-Advocacy/

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Q: Speech Therapy?    —Allen, TX

"Does anyone know a good speech therapist, for a 2 year old, around Allen?"

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You should contact Early Childhood Intervention Services in your area. ECI can come out and do an assessment on your child, to see if he qualifies for the program. If...

I'm an OT student and have several SLP friends.. and my son has a speech delay and so I've been around town a bit and I would recommend: Sheryl Ambers (www.starmus...

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Q: "Seeking Emergency Shelter in Cartersville Georgia Area"    —Acworth, GA

"I am currently living with my ex-husband my daughter 4,(which is his) and my son who is 13. I am in a very very emot..."

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Go to the YWCA in Marietta. They have a shelter for women and children. I used to work as the children's therapist there. If they don't have room they'll help you fi...

Hi T., I did a google search for you and found a couple of links in Ca rtersville, GA Domestic Violence Resouces catersville Ga 30120 Office:###-###-#### Hot Li...

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Q: My 4 Year Old Won't Participate in School. Learning Difficulty? Manipulation?    —Hollywood, FL

"My 4 year old is currently enrolled in a VPK program. During the beginning of the school year His teacher would tell ..."

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Sometime in public school's they have pre-k for special needs. You should check that out. They would help with his needs better. Good luck.

Hi, B.. Your son may have hearing issues, too. Not necessarily a hearing problem, but the noise of the other children and the school in general may be a problem for hi...

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Q: Child Services for Special Needs    —North Las Vegas, NV

"Hello everyone. I don't know quite how to word this. I have a four year old boy that is behind. He is attending the e..."

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Hi C., When my son started kindergarten he also had a hearing problem that gave him speech issues. His birthday is also off so we had the option of holding him back...

Hi C., My daughter has ADHD and Bi-polar. She was our foster child and then we adopted her. My daughter went to Kids campus for private Kindergarten on MLK and Alexan...

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