Da Vinci: Tween
7 articles
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 ...
Child
Asked by J.P. from Nashville
on November 4, 2010
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Any suggestions on how to get my first grade little boy to focus at school. he was wants to sit and wait for her to give the answers. He is a very bright and smart b...
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- I think arranging to sit in on the class and watch one day is a good idea. Maybe you will get a feel for what is going on. Maybe a reward system for doing his own work...
- Has he had any positive feedback before he started school for doing behaviors that are expected in school? Have you observed his teacher's "style"? Does she engage...
- I just had a long talk with my daughter last night about focusing. I can't wait to see the other suggestions you get. She is also very bright and does great in school....
What???
Asked by M.F. from Kansas City
on November 6, 2008
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my son is referred to as 'special needs' in school, as he has a learning disability to go along with some ADD. now other than that he is perfectly "normal" (as normal ...
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- M., I used to get just as frustrated. I finally realized that people are very perceptive and for the most part they pick up on a child who needs a little extra time o...
- Hey M., this is very close to my heart. I have recently retired from teaching and I have a wonderful soon to graduate, turn 18 and all that son. So here goes. Rememb...
- Special needs is a term that is used so much in the school setting these days. If a kid cannot say their "r" sound properly, they go to speech because they have speci...
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 ...
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 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...
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...
