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Adhd
Asked by K.H. from Richmond
on February 22, 2007
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my 4 year old son was diagnosed by a psychologist with ADHD. My question is for mothers with children this age with ADHD. What do I do? Do I consider putting him on me...
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- K., I have 3 children and lots and of experience with ADHD it's just the hand god dealt me! My oldest son is now 9 and was offically diagnosed at age 6/7. I am worr...
- Hi K.. Hope all is well w/you and your family. I am a mother of 4, and my oldest, Seth who is 11 today, was diagnosed w/that at 5 or 6. However many wondered if he h...
- Hi K., I've been through everything with ADD/ADHD with my son who is now 9 years old. I agree about the fact that meds are way over prescribed and this disorder ...
Adhd
Asked by R.P. from San Angelo
on January 17, 2011
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Can my childs school kick my son out of school if i refuse to give him his medication for adhd
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- Seriously you have to be logical. Is your child disrupting the class? If he is the school is doing the right thing by the other children to ask that you either give ...
- NO!!!. What School District is this?? I work for Northside I.S.D. here in San Antonio. We have a lot of students with ADHD who are on meds. & who aren't. They don't ge...
- I too had one on meds for ADHD and took him off in 4th grade. It made him a zombie. Since he had an IEP they had to be more creative in dealing with him. Be his a...
Vaccinations Causing ADHD And/or Autism?
Asked by T.H. from Las Vegas
on February 14, 2007
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As many of you know being a new mom means that you worry about everything and I am no exception! I have been doing some research about childhood vaccinations being lin...
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- I have also the same fears and spoke to my sons Dr. about it and they have perservative free shots with no mercury in them, You can request perservative free. My sons...
- I have 5 children ages 21, 19, 8, 5 & 2. All have been vaccinated. My 8 yr old and my 5yr are autistic. I personally do not feel that the vacianations are a cause of i...
- T., This is such a tough subject. I know exactly what you're going through. I know in Idaho, as far as school, daycare, etc, you can sign an opt-out form stating ...
Seeking Advice on Anyone with Diabetes
Asked by S.L. from St. Louis
on January 7, 2009
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I've just recently been diagnosed with Diabetes ladies, and I wanted to find out from some of you who have experience with this how do you cope. I am going to the dr ...
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- Hi my name is D.. I am 52 yrs old found out about 2 yrs ago I to have diabetes- it came as no surprise siblings also have it. Hang in there do what your Dr says, keep...
- Isn't it funny how we need a wake up call to make us think of taking care of our bodies. Mine was in 2004 when I was diagnosed with diabetes. It runs in my family so...
- S., I got diagnosed with Type II in August 08. Everyone on my Mother's side of the family had it so it was not a real surprise, whoever I turned 62 in June 08 and nei...
How to Support a Friend
Asked by J.E. from Boston
on August 5, 2010
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Okay ladies... I have a really good friend that has suffered with a very severe case of endrometriosis (sorry about the spelling) and can not get pregnant on her own.....
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- There is a great organization called Resolve with chapters all over the place - they specialize in infertility and everyone there can relate. There are support group...
- we all want to be able to take care of someone but there are somethings we just cannot do anything to solve someone's pain. Listening is the best medicine. I have a fr...
- Just let her vent when she needs to. This is a very private pain/frustration because you feel like no one knows what you're dealing with. After losing a baby to an ect...
Looking for a Support Group of People with Children with Asperger's
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on February 4, 2008
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I have a son, 11 yrs old. that was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome @ 9 yrs. I am looking for a support group of people with children with the same diagnosis. He i...
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- Hi, B.! I am a clinical social worker in Austin and so is my husband. We're also parents of two kids. :-) He actually facilitates a group for boys with this dia...
- I too have a son who is 14 and was diagnosed with Asperger's 2 years ago. we tried the vitamins, the diet change, counseling, you name it. What we have found that wo...
- I live in Austin, TX. My son is only 6. For the last 5 years, I have been going to regular playgroups through a mom's club, but that's fizzled now that all the kids ar...
Support for Possible Alcohol Problem(husband)
Asked by L.M. from Jackson
on April 8, 2009
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I believe my husband is developing a drinking problem. His father died of alcoholism at 48 years old,and his younger brother has the illness. I thought my husband woul...
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- The premier organization for alcohol problems is Alaon and their 12 step program. Many unite or circles are found in churches. Soooooooo go see you priest or pastor
- Hi, First of all I want to say that I am sorry you are having to go through something like this. I know how hard it must be. I have never been a victom of anythin...
- We have alcohol problems in my family too. I have lost an Aunt and an Uncle. Two of their three children have drinking problems too. I myself give up alcohol when ever...
How to Deal with Mom Cancer
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on July 3, 2008
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I had always heard of others with cancer but never imagined it would happen in our own family....My mom was diagnosed with Colon Cancer THIS MORNING...we dont know the...
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- S., I'm so sorry for your family. I wish I had some miracle for you other than prayer. But I will say a pray for your family. I hope she will recover fully. God Bles...
- S., I'm sorry to hear such news about your mom. I lost my mom on Oct 23, 2002. She had a very rare type of cancer. Neuroendocrine cancer. She found a lump in her gro...
- my father in law was diagnosed with prostate cancer several years ago. There are a lot of different treatment options for things now especially if it's caught early. M...
One Twin Stillborn --- Seeking Support
Asked by B.P. from Dallas
on September 12, 2008
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Greetings, Everyone -
Since the birth of my daughter, I am finding a lot of wonderful advice and support on these boards so I'm hoping that some of you can assist m...
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- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your baby boy. I can't imagine the pain that you must be feeling. I hope you find the support that you need to get through this...
- Hi. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but I applaud you for seeking help. I, too, have lost a son. Matter of fact, he would have been six years old next week. Hi...
- B., Tow out of my Four pregnancies were twins I lost the first twin at 8 weeks. I lost the second twin at 21 weeks. I completely understand how you feel and you can...
Mom W/spec Needs Toddler Needs Support!
Asked by R.D. from Augusta
on November 1, 2006
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I have a 2 yr old son with High-Functioning Autism and Sensory Intergration Deprivation Disorder, as well as severe speech delays. I am desperate to find other moms wh...
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- I am a mom with two sons with high functioning Autism. One is eight and one is three. I just recently attended the Autism workshop in Cobb county. Did you attend? Anyw...
- Hi, I live in the Aiken, SC area and am an Applied Behavior Therapy consultant and provide therapy services as well to local families. Unfortunately, more and mo...
- R., I am so happy that you posted you situation. I have a 3 year old that has SID and delayed speech. He has not been diagnoised with Autism, but I totally unders...
