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Child Won't Take Medication
Asked by M.N. from Jonesboro
on March 7, 2008
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My 19 month old son will not take medication when he is sick. He will spit it out, throw up or cry and scream. It is awful. Any suggestions?
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- I had a child like this . . .my husband and I as a team could hold her down and force the medicine - then she would throw up on us. When she was really sick, I asked ...
- My daughter does the exact same thing. She will even go so far as to gag herself. We are making a few breakthroughs though. Try bribing your son. I know it sounds ...
- M., Have you tried talking to your local pharmacist about the flavorings that can be added to medication? I did that with my son and it seemed to work. It costs aro...
Need Advice on How to Deal with a School District!
Asked by E.N. from Syracuse
on January 17, 2007
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My son's school is trying to force me to medicate him for ADHD. They are upset with me because I went outside their district and had an independent evaluation done. ...
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- I just wanted to say that I know what you're going through...I'm dealing with the same issue right now, but unlike your son's school, my son's school ignored my reques...
- Hi E....I have never been in a situation like this but I just wanted to send you some support and comend you on how strong you've been.This is your son and no one has ...
- HI E., I'm sorry to hear that you are having such a problem with his school! you are doing the right thing you got your own eval. and are sticking to your gut! you n...
Does My 5 Year Old Son Have a Disorder?
Asked by K.F. from Minneapolis
on May 25, 2010
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My son just turned five a couple of weeks ago. He has been in preschool this entire school year and has struggled with what his teachers call "entering playgroups" an...
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- HMM adhd for being socially awkward. I would take him to a neurologist. If you need a referral call your ped if not I would just make the appointment. It can take a wh...
- I would think that if the pediatrician had information concerning this, that he would have refered you to someone who could help rule out or diagnosis ADHD. I would c...
- My son had many of the same behaviors at that age. By first grade he was diagnosed with ADHD and by second grade he was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger'...
16 Month Old Refusing Necessary Nebulizer Treatments
Asked by K.L. from Macon
on June 11, 2009
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My 16 month old daughter needs 4x daily nebulizer treatments. The doctor says the mask will not do, she must put the nozzle in her mouth and inhale or breathe in the ...
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- I'm surprised the physician hasn't told you about a spacer. It's a chamber that connects the inhaler to a mouth peice that covers the childs mouth and nose. Press th...
- First, I don't get how putting the tube in the mouth is any different than using the mask -- the mask is merely delivery method -- it doesn't mean she gets less of the...
- We had to do similar treatments every 4 hours for about a month when our daughter had RSV. We "bribed" her with her favorite movies to watch while we did the treatment...
Any Moms of Autistic Kids Out There? We Need Each Other!
Asked by W.T. from Norfolk
on September 28, 2010
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I would like to talk to any moms out there who have Autistic kids. I have a 5 1/2 yr. old girl who is Autistic and non-verbal. We have faced a lot of struggles with he...
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- I have an 8 year old daughter who has Autism. My daughter is verbal, she refused to sleep in her bed till about a year ago and she till will come in our bed and my hus...
- W., It sounds to me like she developed some anxiety while on the trip that now interferes with her sleep. Have you tried all the usual things for typical children (no...
- Will she sleep on the sofa through bthe night, or at least for longer periods of time? Considering her over all well-being, if this works, then go for it. If she n...
6 Year Old May Be Artistically Gifted So....
Asked by E.M. from Denver
on January 11, 2012
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Do we do anything about it? From what I've read online, that being artistically gifted doesn't mean much in school, other than
the child will do some of the best artw...
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- No point in talking to her teacher, it is her job to foster learning, not art. If you feel she is talented and you want to foster it than sign her up for art classes ...
- Found a site that may be of interest to you: http://www.winmentalhealth.com/arts_therapy.php In opening it says: Art and arts therapy, can be an effective therapy...
- Have your daughter focus her best attentions on her schoolwork at school and encourage her drawing/painting/artwork at home. If she is good and has promise, I would lo...
Just Informed My Son Is "Hyperactive" or "High Energy"
Asked by A.Y. from Jamestown
on November 7, 2008
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I just attended my son's kindergarten parent/teacher conference. He is 5, almost 6 years old. Only a few minutes into the meeting, his teacher mentioned he was "hyp...
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- Get him checked for ADD or ADHD. And then get a second opinion. I went through the same thing with my son. Hope all is well! Best of luck to you. If you have more ...
- First of all, the teacher is ONE person and ONE opinion...yes I would place value on that opinion and I would do 2 things...First call his doctor and have a meeting wi...
- Hey there A., Relax, it's ok and so is your son. Boys will be boys. There is nothing wrong with your son's "high-energy" and for his teacher, maybe she has "low-tole...
Hyperactive Child
Asked by B.U. from Spartanburg
on August 23, 2006
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I am in need of some crucial advice. My daughter is 6 years old (in July) and just started 1st grade. We are having some pretty major problems with the teacher saying ...
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- I am a first grade teacher. It is pretty early in the year for the teacher to say that. I suggest getting her tested of ra piece of mind. You don't have to put her ...
- Hi B., I felt I am reading my baby "jeevika's profile. she is 21 month old hyperactive girl. Does not sit atall except when she watches her big big world. She behav...
- My husband read about a man whose son was diagnosed with ADD, so he started reading to his son on a regular basis. Books of all kinds, even longer ones without pictur...
Does Anyone Know?
Asked by T.B. from Kokomo
on December 30, 2006
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OK i have a 4 year old that does not shut up. I am talking about when he is not talking he is singing. I know both his father and i talk a lot, so is he just taking af...
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- Sounds like hes just a typical 4 yr old. My daughter, whos 6, is ADD/ADHD, OCD, and Bipolar, and when she was that age, she did alot of talking, but she would have hug...
- There is probably nothing to worry about, but my daughter was very similar, and it got worse when she got to school. I believe that is why the wait to test until the...
- It never hurts to take your child to the pediatrician and express your concerns. Some DRs like to wait till the child is in school so they can monitor his behavior in...
5 Yr Old Acting Out in School... Continued
Asked by A.W. from Austin
on March 4, 2010
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So, I ended up placing my son in counseling, he has already had two sessions that he seems to enjoy. I've taken the suggestion of doing a behavioral chart at home, all...
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- As the parent of a child with ADHD, I'm well versed with the negative feedback from teachers. However, even when our son was at his worst before medication, we were ne...
- You've gotten some great responses. I'd like to add one thought: when starting such a young child with a reward system, be sure to keep the initial rewards almost imme...
- oh wow, i would guess it's the steroids causing at least some of the behavior. i don't think some in their early 30s is "very young". age and not having children d...
