Hyperactivity
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Question About Autism and Supplements
Asked by J.K. from Washington DC
on November 12, 2011
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I have a four year old son who is autistic and is extremely hyperactive. He cannot sit still and is constantly moving, or running. At the suggestion of his developme...
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- We tried supplements earlier when my son was younger but they never made much of a difference anyway. I think it is better to find out if there are food sensitivities...
- I have an autistic son also. He has been taking supplements since he was 3 years old. He was extremely hyper when he was younger. Since we started working with a DA...
- Our nephew has autism and his parents allow him to drink coffee with calms him down. It's worth a try. Do you work with an OT?
Child with Hyper Sensitity Issues
Asked by S.M. from Minneapolis
on December 7, 2006
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I'm having a problem with my 5 year old girl. It started around age 3 when the tags on her shirts and pants started bothering her. And when I say bother, I mean full ...
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- I haven't dealt with this personally but know of some who have and cut the tags out of their kids clothes. You could cut your daughters hair short into a bob or someth...
- Hi S.. All 3 of my kids have sensory issues of one kind or another. My middle child went through OT about 2 years ago and it helped her so much. She does better now...
- S., I would try to gain as much advice as possible from your regular doctor. Consider the detergent you are using, I had to go to either Cheer Free or All Free and...
SPD Vs ADHD + Autism
Asked by D.P. from Detroit
on June 4, 2013
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Can anyone shed a clear light on the difference? I know there is a checklist of symptoms but when a child also has autism it seems so difficult to dx. I just read the ...
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- NewName put it better than I was going to, and NewName's point is the same I was going to make.
- I don't know. It seems crystal clear to me between SPD and ADHD. Our son has sensory issues and ADHD and they're totally different. Sensory: Fabrics, foods, noises and...
- I guess I'm stuck on your subject line. My middle daughter has Autism, ADD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. There's not any sort of "versus" anything in there. The...
So Worried About My Daughter Starting Preschool!
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on August 7, 2012
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My almost 5 year old will be starting private preschool 3 days a week on August 27th. She is a very high-spirited, hyperactive, colorful, yet wonderful child! She's be...
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- I have two daughters one that is quiet and follows rules. But is VERY quiet. Then another, who is loud and drifts from the rules sometimes. Their preschool teach...
- My daughter was actually diagnosed hyperactive, but she was okay at school. She took correction and really surprised us since she was a little toot at home. Don't ...
- I thought my dd was hyper but found out she's just active. She is the type of kid that is on the move all the time. At her daycare they loved her. She's a sweet gir...
Restless/Active 8.5 Month Old
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on June 25, 2008
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My daughter is 8.5 months old. She is very active; crawling all over the place. Lately she has been very restless and "whinny." It is very hard to get her to relax an...
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- Her issue could be a number of things but one thing I wanted to mention was the possibility that she just wants to be put down in her crib. My son is now 14 months ol...
- Hi J., I had babies with LOTS of enery also. We did lots of warm baths before bed. Try letting her lie down flat on her back with her ears submerged in the water, s...
- To me, from your discription it sounds like tummy trouble. It could be gas or digestive problems from what she/you are eating. It could also be that she's older and tr...
Advice About Possible Adhd in My Child
Asked by A.W. from Los Angeles
on August 18, 2008
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I have a beautiful son who will be 5 in September. He has the biggest heart I know and loves life ALOT. He tends to get very hyperactive in the house and outside of th...
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- Hi A., I have been teaching for several years and your son sounds like a typical boy. However, you may want to look into dietary issues that could be contributing to...
- Dear A., When my oldest son was in kindergarten, the teacher insisted that I have him tested for ADHD. He was very active and always on the go, but when he was t...
- ....sounds like Michael Phelps. I would get him into some serious exercise program.
Going Gluten free..how Long Berfore We See Results?
Asked by A.V. from Seattle
on April 6, 2010
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Hi mommas!
I posted a question last week about possibly medicating our hyperactive child. I received a ton of great responses, and we have decided to try a gluten ...
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- I have been eating gluten free now for over a year and I noticed a HUGE difference in just 2 weeks! I wasn't totally healed but my digestion issues were resolving them...
- Gluten can stay in the body for up to 6 weeks, but the benefits should be present before that! Every little bit helps. All of the suggestions were great. There are som...
- Hello A., There is no telling how long since gluten stays in the GI track for a long time. Just hang in there. it's a challenge because you have to read every label...
Behavior or Emotional Problems in 5 Year Old?
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on September 14, 2012
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My entire family has always (half-jokingly) said my son will be on ritalin as soon as he's old enough, because he's such a whirwind, he never stops. I figured he was ...
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- You say he has a great attention span and that he can focus on his work. That tells me he is not ADHD because ADHD kids cannot focus and have very short attention spa...
- Definitely follow up and have him evaluated by professionals. Take him to a developmental pediatrician. They will look at his entire situation and decide what needs ...
- Talk your child's primary doctor first you can do a phone consult first. Then next the next steps call your insurance and see if there is counselling available for you...
5 Tear Old with Adhd?
Asked by S.H. from Pensacola
on February 18, 2007
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WELL i HAVE A 5 YEAR OLD SON WHOS TEACHER AND PEDIATRICIAN THINK HAS ADHD. sHE SAYS HE IS HYPERACTIVE AND IS HAVING PROBLEMS AT NAPTIME. i HAVE ALWAYS KNOW IN MY HEART...
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- The following is a site which I think you will find a lot of pertient information: http://newideas.net/ Please be sure to consider the child's diet, your diet ef...
- I too have a very active 8 yo. People have said for as long as I can remember, "WOW, if you could bottle that energy you could make millions". At four years old he s...
- I also have a 5 year old is also on medication. He's not on Adderall though, he's on Focalin. My son is very, very hyper and has to stay busy. He's on 10mg and it s...
Still Seeking a Dog Good with Kids.
Asked by S.Y. from Phoenix
on March 8, 2008
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I have had a lot of help from you guys on trying to find the perfect dog for my 3 boys. I love the black Lab and the beagle. I'm not to sure about the size of the Lab...
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- Try looking into soft coated wheaten terriers. We have one and he is extremely tolerant of our 8 month old and our two Goddaughters (3 and 6). Wheatens have very swe...
- Hey I am Liz, I had a black lab. She was great with my kids. I got her when she was a puppy 6weeks old and my baby was 6months old. They grew up together. I aslo had a...
- Boston Terriers are great with kids. Golden Retriever, Labrador, Australian Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, Bulldog, Boxer, Bichon Frise, Norfolk Terrier are also li...
