Activities & Programs: Da Vinci
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Seeking Ideas for My 8Yr Old Daughter
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on March 7, 2007
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My 8yr old daughter is enjoying science in school. This is a good thing as she struggles in math, so this may actually help her in the long run.
My question is that...
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- L.! hi, i'm H.,,,, and OH MY GOODNESS!!!~~ your daughter reminds me of my neice, erin, also 8. infact i almost thought you were my sister writing until i read the name...
- The Elgin Park district often has some things revolving around the nature center at Hawthorne Hill (I believe that is what it's called.) I don't know specifics, but I'...
- L., If you go to madscience.com they have a list of schools and places that are offering different summer camps in different fields of science from chemistry to NAS...
Adhd/ADD Help
Asked by Z.P. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2010
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Does anyone have a child with Adhd/ADD that has done Neurotherapy? Would love some feedback/info.
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- Not knowing what neurotherapy is I am going to speak from personal experience growing up ADHD and th treatment I've recieved. I'm 35 now so when I was diagnosed, they ...
- Hi Z. - have you read Dr. William Sears' newest book on ADD? I think it's called NDD. It's worth the read!
- Hi, I haven't tried Neurotherapy, but if your insurance will cover the cost, it's always worth a try. I read a very interesting book last summer about the different ...
Seeking Information from Experience
Asked by B.Z. from Los Angeles
on September 15, 2009
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ADD medicine alternatives
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- get his eyes checked too. sometimes vision problems can cause the same symptoms as ADD
- My step son was diagnosed with ADD. He came out to live with us during the summers. What I found was he was allergic to so much. Perservatives, the food coloring in...
- Hi there, my daughter is 7 and has had the same issues. The school usually can do an evaluation if they are requesting it. Then it is their expense and not yours. Th...
Advice Please! Teacher Wants to Medicate My Child
Asked by K.C. from Clarksville
on September 17, 2009
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my son is 9 years old and he has been medicated for ADD two years ago. He wouldnt eat , he had no personality almost like he wasnt my son. so the next school year i ch...
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- I strongly recommend not medicating your child. Visit www.dherbs.com. Listen to your child this time.
- PLEASE PLEASE Do NOT medicate him. My son, now 21, had ADHD and dislepsia when he was a child. I come from a family of doctors all of us decided not to medicate him. I...
- Hi i've only been a mom for soon to be 14mths but i can already tell you that if your son is making the grades he should be without the meds an is in control of himsel...
11 Year Old Son Trouble Following Instructions
Asked by I.R. from Dallas
on November 4, 2010
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I have a 11 year old son who has trouble following instructions in school & home. He isn't hyper at all so I know that ADHD is out of the question but he does have tro...
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- You son may have ADHD - Inattentive Type. He sounds just like my daughter, who takes a high dose of medication for it. She did her homework, but it never made it to th...
- I feel your pain! I have the same problem with my daughter who just turned 10, only not quite as bad. I know she doesn't have ADHD either but I have thought maybe a mi...
- One thing that comes to mind is MSG. Alot of kids get affected by it and by other artificial additives in food and drinks and MSG is hidden under many names. You'll ...
My Child Diagnosed with Asperger's
Asked by T.E. from Detroit
on May 2, 2008
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I've recently been told my child has Asperger's disorder, he was recently diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety. He is very stubborn and will not do what hes told, like brus...
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- T., I have spoke with many about a natural way to resolve ADHD and am happy to share with you if you want to send me your e-mail address. Clinical studies at the Univ...
- My son has Asperger's Syndrome (He also has Hydrocephalus and Epilepsy. He has had about 60 brain surgeries to date). The behaviors that you're describing is very comm...
- Get creative. For one, get in contact with support groups who might have a buttload of suggestions. And/or make yourself one of those loop de loop ribbons to pin on...
Seeking Advice ADHD
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on October 10, 2009
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Hello moms, I am here for your advice! My nephew is 5 years old and recently diagnosed with ADHD with mood disorders, my sister and her ex have taken him to 2 doctors ...
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- Hi J., How great you are helping your sister with this issue. My son has Autism and is 18 years old, but the behaviors were different. This is going to sound really...
- Here is a video on ADHD and B-complex which will probably help the boy. And you can find the B-complex at the following website: www.gotibv.com http://www.youtub...
- I don't think your nephew's behavior is normal. I agree with the doctors based on what you write. Since the father is either in complete denial or playing games to tor...
The School Says My 6 Yr Old Has A.D.D. Not the Hyperactivity Type
Asked by S.C. from Daytona Beach
on September 20, 2008
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Hi my son just turned siz at the end of August and started first grade at the same time. He struggled thru kindergarten and then we found out he needed his tonsils, a...
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- Legally, I don't believe she is allowed to actually say that. I am a teacher and I can hint at the fact that a child has issues focusing and attributes suggesting it b...
- I don't want to take away from whatever experience this teacher has, but not all teachers are right whether they like it or not. She's not a licensed physician and if ...
- Hi S. I would suggest calling dr miles at progressive pediatircs on beach and parental home road. ###-###-#### Both are female Pediatricians who also practice homeopa...
