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6 Year Old Miss Behaving in Class
Sounds like ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Get him assessed by a psychologist, and do not despair. You have described my 7 year old until ...
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- A few things to think about. Attention span--I have 2 boys that are borderline ADD (not Hyper as in ADHD). They are really sweet, but they have a hard time focusi...
- Please, please, please stop blaming yourself--it does no one any good. Find the root cause of the problem--take your son to his pediatrician & get a referral to a psy...
- You can talk to the school counselor and ask for a ADHD questionaire and give it a look to see if you think he would fall into that category. However, if you don't th...
My Child Doesn't Focus
Have you ever had him tested for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ? Here is an excerpt about it.... Overview of ADHD - ADD/ADHD is a ...
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- A., My best advice would be to have the school do a "time on task" assessment to evaluate how much time he is able to focus. A school psychologist is usually the one...
- Have you tried taking him to your family DR. to have your son evaluated for ADD or ADHD. Your family doc will be the most helpful one to go to for this advice. Good lu...
- Have you ever had him tested for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Here is an excerpt about it.... Overview of ADHD - ADD/ADHD is a behavioral disor...
4 Year Old with Frequent Temper Tantrums
If there are two things he needs to do, let him decide which to do first, when appropriate. Related illnesses: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ...
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- Hello, I have a 5 year old with a similar problem When i asked my doctor what to do when he got mad what i should do He had sugested that When i told him no give suges...
- Its difficult as a parent to deal with a child that throws temper tantrums. My oldest nephew is 8yrs old and he throws the same tantrums, my response is to grab him by...
- It definately has to do with the mother if that's the only time he really acts out that way. Just like you say her atttention has become multifocused and i'm sure he ...
Learning Disability?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (they don't call it ADD anymore). She isn't bouncing off the walls, but she can't pay attention to save her life ...
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- Hi B., I am not familiar with DSHS, however...I would suggest calling EPU(Exceptional Parents Unlimited). I called them about my daughter who is 14, I am trying to ...
- Eceap should have a resource list of agencies that will help you with evaluations..if not the local mental health agency will and they take DSHS. The most important th...
- Hi! I dont understand the ECEAP or DHDS, so please forgive me if you've gone this route. Have you checked with the school district. They must send someone to evalua...
Immunization Advice Needed
Four million American children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. One in six American children are now classified as "Learning Disabled." ...
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- I strongly recommend Dr. Sear's book on vaccinations (I think it's called The Vaccine Book) - it breaks down all the components of the vaccines and tells you the good ...
- my children also go to centennial pediatrics, and dont quote me, but i THINK they are pretty pro-vaccination. at your first visit, they give you a handout of the vacc...
- We did an alternative schedule also. I read "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Childhood Vaccinations" (something like that). It is written by a pediatrician and...
My Son Has ADHD
Ritalin, a stimulant, remains the most common treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), also called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ...
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- I second a previous suggestion. If there is any way that the child could be brought to see Dr. Sandy Newmark, he could evaluate his individual case and probably help a...
- K., "Children are being more harmed by poor diet than by exposure to alcohol, drugs and tobacco combined." Dr. David Katz, Yale School of Public Health - The Wall Str...
- hi K., my son is add, councelors have made it as a positive way to look at the world. i teach and practice yoga and have been anti-medicine for years. unfortunately...
My Oldest and Adhd
Look into Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). This site offers you research based studies and articles on ADDHD. ...
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- Dear J., I am a new mom and a teacher of 10 years. I have had up to 5 adhd students in a class at once. The parents that I saw take their child off gluten an...
- Dear J. K I have a son with adhd too and have experianced almost the same exact things you are experiencing now. Its not easy but its some thing that can be delt wit...
- Hello J. , I'm a 33 year old mom of two lovely boys 6 1/2 & 2 year old. My older boy can't stay concentrated for long period of times . He likes to talk a lot . He ...
Test for ADD or ADHD?
Children seek attention even if its negative attention. ..... there's type 1, 2 and 3 with 3 being combined attention deficit and hyperactive component). ...
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- I have homeschooled and taught in the public school setting. If you REALLY don't want to put him on meds I would recommend getting him, yourself, or both to an educati...
- For both, tests are available in varied levels on the internet, just google ADD/ADHD and look for tests. It may take you a bit to locate the tests but they are there. ...
- Patty, Nutrition is a huge factor for children with the tendency for ADD or ADHD. This is not something I teach you in a simple email but if you would like to know mor...
Hyper Son
2 of my 3 children are hyperactive. I do not have them on medication. ..... organization for parents of children with ADD-attention deficit disorder. ...
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- A.-- Wow...I can totally understand and sympathize with you and your son. I'm a mother of two great kids - 7 and 3. My son who is 7 has been hyper since he was in...
- Hi A.. I can sympathize... my three year old daughter is very energetic and wants constant attention. She's not abnormally hyper around other children, but she does ...
- Good morning, A.! My daughter was just like this also. It is just kids being kids. She grew out of it. We really tried to let her be who she was instead of trying ...
Need Help with ADHD.....tired of Meds.
You might want to investigate CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder). This is a national non-profit with lots of great ...
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- Hi J., I am a mom of 2 ADHD boys (now grown). While I really resisted it at first, my oldest did really well with meds. My youngest was a different story...a nightm...
- Hi there. I think youre in the right direction. A change in his diet (and yours would be good also) is a positive change. Ok what to eat. This is a simple rule o...
- Did you know that the products in your house can have harmful toxins in them that can contribute to ADHD/ADD. I am not trying to sell you anything, but just wanted to...
