Social Workers
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My Baby Is Born with down Syndrome
Asked by G.M. from Dallas
on November 24, 2008
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Our boundle of joy had come, we are so happy to have our first baby, but we never expected to have Down Syndrome. Now, we need to prepare to a whole different future f...
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- Just to respond to a previous post, no, not everyone gets their fetus tested to see if it has downs. I have never done any testing other than a sonogram. Even if she ...
- The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas was a life saver for me 21 years ago. I was the mother of 3 older children and not real happy to be 40 years old and the mother of a...
- I have two things - #1 http://www.our-kids.org/Archives/Holland.html #2 find an online support board specific to DS... there are several networks. *hugs* S.
Know Anybody Who Works for an Adoption Agency????
Asked by L.C. from Raleigh
on March 12, 2009
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Since our boys are 2 and 4 now I am starting to think more about taking some classes to get a degree . I have interests in MANY areas but recently narrowed it down to...
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- I would either google 'how to become an adoption social worker' or better yet, call your local adoption agency and ask them exactly what you would need to get hired th...
- i don't know anyone that works for an agency, but i want to comend you for working at a rescue mission, i worked at the ogden rescue mission in utah for many years as ...
- Hi L. - we used Miriam's Promise in Nashville, Tennessee and our Social Worker was Allison Balthrup. Their number is ###-###-####. She is great and good luck to you....
My Sons Teacher Feels He Has Anxiety..
Asked by S.P. from New York
on May 8, 2008
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I have a 4 year old son who is an only child. I put him in preschool this year and it has been a struggle. He has shown improvement but his teacher feels he has anxiet...
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- Did the teacher say what exactly he was doing that she thinks may be anxiety? Has anyone else witness this behavior? Is it possible for you to observe your child in cl...
- Since you have already had him evaluated twice, have you thought of just sending him to a different preschool? The the one he's in may not be a good fit for his needs....
- Hi Stephanie, I do not have a recommendation for a child psychologist, but it could very well be the teacher and not your son. It's possible that there just isn't ...
Help with Addvice
Asked by V.L. from Miami
on January 31, 2008
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I live in Hollywood,I am living with a man who refuses to work,we are getting evicted.I need a place to stay for a short time while I go back to work and get on my fee...
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- V., I will say a special prayer for you and your little one. I can only imagine all the stress and emotions you are going through right now. Hold on to your faith a...
- You don't have any family or friends that you could stay with for a little while? even if you need to move away for a bit?!? Being a social worker, the thing I would f...
- V., Do you have a car? I need someone to live in my home and help out with my daughter (get her up, fed breakfast and take her to school every morning) and around ...
How Am I Supposed to Live?
Asked by L.G. from Madison
on February 6, 2007
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Hi,
I'm new here but I thought this would be a good forum to post my question to see if any other mom's out there have any resources. I am currently enrolled full t...
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- Work during the day, study at night. If you have a full time schedule at work and at home and have kids- do what I do- when they go to bed its time to study. I enjoy c...
- Hey L., I just wanted to give you a BIG KUDOS!!! Good Job being persisitant and sticking to your school. I was just reading your responses, and think it is funny how ...
- Hi L., School is the hardest thing to get through, especially when you have kids to support and raise too. But don't give up- it will all be worth it soon enough. ...
Parents with Children with Selective Mutism
Asked by C.G. from Detroit
on May 13, 2008
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Ok I have twins daughters that will be 7 and they have been diagnosed with selective mutism. Which means they can talk but they choose to whom. Its an aniexty disord...
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- Hi C., I am a speech pathologist and I have worked with 3 children who have been diagnosed with selective mutism. 2 of them "outgrew" it and it became an issue of "...
- Have you thought of getting the involved in music somehow? It might be a way for them to express themselves and build self esteem. Just an idea. I don't know anythi...
- My 10 year old Goddaughter suffers from "Selective Mutism" and we have tried EVERYTHING to help her but she still hasn't spoken ONE WORD in school:( As a last resor...
My 12 Yr Old Son Has No Friends
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on July 24, 2010
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My 12 yr old son has no friends his age to spend time with this summer, and he is driving me crazy! For some reason, he lost his friends during 5-6th grade and only h...
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- Get him involved in an activity where he can meet and interact with kids his age - boy scouts, tae kwon do, etc. Hanging out with people just for the sake of hanging ...
- I think that I would start spending a lot of one-on-one time with him taking him places and doing things with him that he is good at to try to build up his self-esteem...
- Don't stress over it. I am hearing stories like this a lot with this age group. Have him join a sport, boy scouts, go to a vacation bible school, volunteer to work as ...
I Wouldl Ove to Stay Home with My First Baby!!!
Asked by J.N. from Fort Wayne
on February 19, 2008
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I've received so much help from all of you that I am couting on you again!!! I am expecting my first baby and I would love to stay home with him or her! I am currently...
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- J., I got my certificate in Medical Transcription in December 2005. I attended Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. It took me over 2 years to get the certific...
- The absolute best work at home solution - Check out www.MomIsHappy.com - it will be well worth your time and could change your life
- Hi J., Congrats to you on your 1st baby!! It is such an exciting time... I am a SAHM of 3 kids. I needed a business at home so I could have that balance of family and ...
What to Do to Help Sister's Twins?
Asked by E.B. from Duluth
on February 1, 2010
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We just found out over Christmas that my sister is expecting; in January she called to say they're expecting twins. They live in California, so I can't exactly bring t...
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- Seeing as your sister is in California, you may be able to check into a diaper service. If she's going to cloth diaper, there are some really great services that will...
- You have already gotten some good responses. You mentioned bringing them dinner. I have friends that are out of town and I used a company called the Flying Noodle (fly...
- I'm a mom to twins and all I can say is those two babies are going to rock your sister's world. Total change of lifestyle for her and her hubby. There's really not a w...
Gathering Info on Possible Mild Autism/aspergers Diagnosis
Asked by A.K. from Detroit
on June 13, 2007
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My almost 3-yr-old daughter's daycare today told me they thought she was exhibiting "very mild" autism or asperger's traits. She certainly doesn't talk much but I feel...
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- Hi A., First I want to say sorry for the loss of your husband. For your children I think some counseling would be a good idea if you are able to get it. I lost...
- First - I am sorry to hear that you have to deal with all this. It was hard enough to deal with my son's ASD diagnois, I can't imagine all the rest. Additionally, we...
- Hi A. - I would take with a grain of salt (make that a tablespoon) what the non-experts on autism at the daycare are saying. They do not have training in making this ...
