Support Groups
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Seeking Dyslexia Support Group in Collin County/N. Dallas Area
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on July 30, 2008
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I am looking for a dyslexia support group for myself and my almost 8 year old son in the Collin County or North Dallas area as we live in Richardson. My son was offic...
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- My 14-year-old daughter is dyslexic, ADHD and has several other learning differences. She has been attending Shelton School(Hillcrest & Arapaho)since kindergarten. I c...
- I don't have a recommendation, but I wanted to give you some words of encouragement from a personal experience point of view. My 17 yr old grandson was diagnosed with...
- Hi A., I, too have a dyslexic daughter who was diagnosed too late in my opinion, 3rd grade. Alot of frustration with public school and we now are in private school as...
Any Other Moms Dealing with a Child Who Is ADHD & ODD
Asked by K.M. from Cincinnati
on April 10, 2008
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My son was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) a few years ago. He has been on several different meds trying to find the right "mix." He has ...
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- Parenting with Love and Logic has specific books and tapes regarding ADHD. The basic skills that Love & Logic teaches parents will help with the ODD. Check out their...
- My son was diagnosed at age 8 with Attention Deficit Disorder (no hyperactivity) and we suspect between than and now he developed ODD. We medicated him, sought behavi...
- I work with a lady whose son was diagnosed with this, and she had him on truehope vitamin (created by a Canadian doctor)... http://www.truehope.com/main/index.html an...
Cancer...urrggg!!
Asked by C.W. from Redding
on July 28, 2010
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So I am just in need of a little advice. I am the type of person that ALWAYS knows what to do, when, why, where etc. And right now I am at a loss and have so many ques...
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- First of all, I would like to say that I'm sorry that you, your mother and family are going through all of this. I know how hard it is. I lost my mom to cancer when ...
- My husband is going in to have a brain tumor removed next week. We sat down and made sure I had his updated will and final wishes. These are the main things you need...
- You may have already had this suggestion but I couldn't read all of the answers b/c I started to get weepy after just two of them. Hope this helps. My mum passed a...
Son with ADD
Asked by A.F. from Norfolk
on February 1, 2012
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Hello,
I need some advice from parents with kids that have been diagnosed with ADD. Our son is 7. He is a very smart boy and loves to talk. His problem is he can't ...
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- We actually had to move my daughter who is ADD from private school to public because they were not helping her. I don't believe they are as structured by the state or...
- The students I have in public school often have it listed as part of their IEP that they need to take their tests and quizzes in a different setting with fewer student...
- I speak from two different viewpoints: one, my son was diagnosed with ADD too late and suffered through many years being told he was lazy, looked out the window, too m...
Kids with ADD
Asked by M.H. from Washington DC
on September 18, 2009
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i am worried about my 7yr old daughter, she has some learning difficulties, reading, writing, numbers, solving simple problems,lack of attention, i have researched thi...
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- I would contact your pediatrician right away, this doesnt sound normal to me. I have never heard of or met anyone that "lets" there child do this over & over. I have k...
- M., it's never easy when a child has a disability. But, you won't know for certain until you get her evaluated. She could be depressed about something happening in s...
- Fecal smearing could be a sign of something more severe...she could have autism, etc...but she definitely needs to be evaluated and seen by a child psychologist. Feca...
Advice for Not Going Back to Work - to Be More of a Help and Support for My Kids
Asked by N.B. from Boston
on September 20, 2006
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I am currently going for a legal separation and currently on Short Term Disability due to major depression and high anxiety - I am considering not going back to work d...
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- I concur with Lisa's suggestions... they are great... I too have been thru divorce (with a cheating husband) tho my children were older, I filed when my youngest gradu...
- i'm sorry that he's being such a jerk but your kids need a healthy mom..does your insurance cover counciling that wil help with the depression plus mabye meds & don't ...
- Hi N., Sounds like Lisa F has been most helpful. It helps to continue communicating with someone awhile you go along with things to help you keep perspective as...
Have a Two Year Old & Looking for Cancer Advice
Asked by T.W. from Philadelphia
on September 30, 2008
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Hello,
I have a recent cancer diagnosis and looking at a long road ahead for treatment. I started chemo last week and have a very energetic, affectionate two year o...
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- T., I want to lend my support and best wishes. My mother had cancer when I was 11, and it is a difficult thing for a child, but as young as your son is he will adapt...
- I don't have any advise on your specific situation, but I just want to wish you the best on your recovery. Hopefully this will be a time to bond with and enjoy your so...
- i, too, send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. i can't imagine what you are going through but hope that you are surrounded by good friends and family to...
Is There Something Other than Meds That Will Help My ADHD Child?
Asked by S.A. from Stockton
on September 21, 2010
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My son started kindergarten this year, and before meeting with his kindergarten teacher yesterday...I too have always wondered if my son was ADHD. Sure enough his kin...
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- God did make him who he is for a reason but man made the school system and sometimes the twain do not meet. Americans have gone from a bunch of folk who probably had e...
- 2 things have been shown to improve ADHD symptoms: more sleep/regular sleep schedule/earlier bedtime and removing all artifical ingredients from the diet. So, no foo...
- First, a teacher and a pediatrican (regular one) shouldn't diagnosis this. They should fill out a survey question which should be analyzed along with other informatio...
My Child Is About to See a Pediatrician About ADHD...HELP!!!!
Asked by N.L. from Washington DC
on May 27, 2009
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Please HELP! I feel like I have know one to talk to about this and I am not getting anywhere talking to family and friends. Sometimes after a long day of dealing w/t...
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- My brother was diagnosed with ADHD. He tried meds as a kid and felt it took away his personality and never wanted to take it again. However, I encourage you to also h...
- HI N., I feel you honey. We have been there. My now 9 year old son has been diagnosed with ADHD and Tourrettes syndrome. I too was against meds at first. There are s...
- I don't have children with ADHD, but I've learned alot about issues in child and adolescent psychitary from an old colleague in the industry. There is a shortage of ch...
Ideas Wanted for ADHD
Asked by B.V. from Miami
on August 18, 2006
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My son is about to get diagnosed with ADHD and the Doctor is already talking about medication and said there is no other way to help my son. I would prefer not to give...
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- B., I used to work at an alternative medicine doctor's office. They have some really great ways to help with ADHD through natural medicines and diet. I don't know o...
- Hello. I didnt have time to read all of your responses, so if this is repeating I am sorry. I am not going to give an opinion on medication because I think it is a c...
- My son has ADHD and has been diagnosed since the 2nd grade, he is now in 5th. They (the school teachers) wanted him diagnosed back in Kindgergarten, but I took my time...
