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Read all 9 responses: "How do you know if your child has attention deficit disorder? I cant tel if my child is just rebelious or he sick"
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- Hi A., I have to agree with Kristin S. The school, your child's teachers, even your pediatrician should not be diagnosing your child. If you're really concerned, see ...
- A., It depends on how old your child is. If he's under 3, you can call early intervention services and they will evaluate him. If he's between 3 & 5, the school di...
- Alot depends on how old your child is....We thought my oldest son had A.D.D., but after talking with the school councelor, and going to regualr counceling (wish we cou...
Asperger's Syndrome
Of course the behavior disorder kids got the most attention just to protect the other children. It was awful. The other special ed teachers were so worn out ...
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- Hi S. I have a 10 year old with autism. You have to stay on the school district to get them to do anything. You really do have to fight for any assistance in the cl...
- Call the guidance counselor and demand a response within 3 days. If you don't hear anything, call the principal and again demand a response within 3 days, if nothing g...
- Asperger's is a lot like autism but I believe people with Asperger's are almost always "high functioning" while some people autism can be quite the opposite. Your son...
Child Possibly Diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
`As an adult the pschiatrist diagnosed her behavior as bi-polar. ..... My mom started this to give my brother positive attention when he was doing something ...
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- It's hard enough dealing with tantrums when it's at your home, but in public is even harder. When my son had tantrums and we were at home I tried putting him in hi...
- From the things I've read, medicating is not a solution...and if you can get him to take it now but then he becomes defiant about taking it later you'll have the same...
- B., It sounds like you received a lot of encouragement and advice and it sounds too like a blessing the diagnoses is a sensory integration issue not ODD. I just want...
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) - Looking for Home Resources/any Help!
My advice to you on this is pay tons of attention to building your son's .... let you know that I have APD, & I'm a happy, well-adjusted, intelligent adult. ...
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- I am a 5th grade teacher and honestly, I don't feel 504's truly help the student. I would speak to his resource teacher. They usually have tools and ideas that can h...
- I am a foster parent and have done lots of 504s and other I5EPs a good resourse is a plase called CASE (COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION) there phone number is...
- My son has APD and we did a therapy called Tomotis or Auditory Music Therapy. This seemed to help him quite a bit and other parents in his group were pleased as well w...
Does My Son Have Gender Identity Disorder?
Aug 26, 2009 ... Which is implied with doctor visits for any "DISORDER". ..... If your 2 year-old is getting more attention than the 4-5 year old, ...
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- Hi D. I agree that it is normal. My son is 4 1/2 - he plays with his sister's dolls, pushes them in the stroller and wants his nails painted because mine and his s...
- I have to disagree with the previous post. I think it would be a good idea to go speak with a counselor of sorts. I'm not saying you need to go all out and have him ...
- Treat it like a real problem and it may become one. Indulge him -- although I think I'd try to come up with something else for Halloween. We've been turtles, kangaro...
Bi-Polar Disorder
I have a son who has PDD which is autism spectrum disorder. ... it's part of his PDD and he's on Adderal and I've seen a huge turn around in his attention. ...
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- I'm sorry for what you are going through. You don't mention if you son takes medication or if he is receiving any kind of counseling. Those interventions could help....
- Wow where to begin I honestly am flabbergasted I never knew kids younger than 17 could be diagnosed with bi-polar?
- Hi Jen I have a son who has PDD which is autism spectrum disorder. I personally don't have experience with bipolar issues with my son but I do have friends who's kid ...
16 Year Old Doing Home Work, but Not Handing It In.
Has your niece ever been tested for Attention Deficit Disorder? My husband was the EXACT same way in high school (only 8 years ago). ...
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- My 15 year old son did the same thing in middle school last year. He had to go to summer school. Now he goes to an alternative school where there is no homework. Ha...
- I'm an alternative ed. high school teacher. Although my son is only one and I haven't had homework battles yet,my advice would be to talk to her about how this is goi...
- M., I don't have any experience with teenagers-- but could she be doing it for attention? If she doesn't turn it in, she gets more attention than if she does? May...
My Son Has ADD - Question About Vyvanse
My almost 9 year old son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder when he ..... I've been told to about 90% of those who take the drug, child or adult. ...
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- Hello K., As someone who is trained in diagnosing ADD and who has worked with this population for over 12 years, I have made the observation that most children are ...
- My son, 11, started taking Vyvanse 29 days ago. This is the first medicine he has taken since being diagnosed with ADD from an early age. I have always been apprehensi...
- K., I know someone who can help you and it is all done naturally. Her name is Danette Goodyear and her website is northtexasdynamichealth.com. Information how to cont...
Advise on ADHD and the Medications for a Five Year Old
... specialist because Tyler has been prediagnosed as having what is called Sensory Processing Disorder. .... He is not hyper, he just can't pay attention. ...
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- My son was doagnosed as ADHD when he was 6. The drs started him out on Aderall but we found the medication was not for him. He was not himself and I didnt want him to ...
- Hi there! I do not have a child (that we know if yet) that has been diagnosed with ADHD - But I myself was diagnosed with ADHD just a little over 1 month ago. I ta...
- Wow, I am in aww you were able to have a 5 year old diagnosed. My 4 year old is probably just as hyper as your child and they wont diagnose her until she is at least 7...
"Mom Looking for Others with Bi Polar Children"
Both my children have bi polar disorder and my son is the hardest to deal with. ... of a lot of people and is gaining attention as an option for people with ...
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- I know I'm going to get shot down on this, but I have a suggestion that may help dramatically if you have the tenacity to try it- and it's not easy, but it's made ever...
- I am the mother of an 11 yr. old boy who is ADHD and bi-polar. I also have a 3 1/2 yr. old girl who I believe is bi-polar, but she hasn't been officially diagnosed. ...
- I dont have bi polar children but my mother and my sister are bi polar. I have lots of experience with the various problems that can come with this. i'll help you in a...
