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Seeking a Child Behavior Analyst Who Specializes in ADD/ADHD for Very Young Chil
Sep 28, 2009 ... ADD Health and Wellness Center, Inc. in Dallas has great resources for ... My son just turned 5 years old and has been receiving behavioral ...
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- a preggers mother is a contributing factor to children with add/adhd. one thing i have learned from being a step mother/reading on add/adhd, is that a child needs con...
- The sooner you start dealing with the challenges your daughter faces, the sooner she starts feeling more in control of her life...and the less out of control you will ...
- My son just turned 5 years old and has been receiving behavioral therapy and just started medicinal therapy for ADHD through Child and Family Guidance Center on W. Pla...
Rocking & Hitting Head on wall...how Do We Stop This?
It is a tough road, but he is getting a little better with time. I would ask for a referral to a specialist or behavioral health. Hope this helps a little. ...
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- I agree with Tiffany and Linda, ask the pediatrician to test for sensory defensiveness. My nephew did the head banging for years (he was not treated for sensory probl...
- Hi T., I copied this from a "autism fact sheet" "Many children with autism engage in repetitive movements such as rocking and twirling, or in self-abusive behavior s...
- I think he could be scared. Little ones have trouble telling their feelings to us. It may scare him to be shut in his room. My daughter freaks out when she is put i...
My Daughter Does Not Want to Do Her Homework
i asked because I was a teacher for soooo many years, and now I am a counselor working in behavioral health with spanish population. ...
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- Hi S., I have not been through this situation (yet) but my feelings tell me to advise you just not to pay too much attention to her homework issue. Basically give h...
- S., I know this is VERY late in your posting, but I have come across an increadible book that should be in the hands of all parents and teachers. It helps us to un...
- Dear S., I am an educator and I am currently working in the vision special education population as a braille paraprofessional. I have also raised two sons and now ...
5 Year Old Daughter with ADHD/ODD
My suggestion to you is to contact an organization called Blue Ridge Behavioral Health. These individuals promote wellness and focus WITHOUT medicine. ...
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- I am sitting here looking at the list of medications your daughter is on and I am wondering if she is not having these symptoms you speak of because the medications a...
- S., My story is so similar to yours, all you would really have to do is change the names. My son is currently on adderall and melatonin. We are also seeing a ther...
- I havd a son with ADHD/ODD and he was on medication to treat the ADHD that didn't seem to help. It made him more irritable/angry and he acted out alot. When he was in...
Unusual Behavior May Be Linked to Children's Zyrtec Allergy Medicine
My husband and I have witnessed some major behavior changes in our son..." ... Can get at any health food store, sometimes at Walmart. ...
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- Certainly eliminate and see what happens..It's a definite possibility. Then you'll have that answer. If you need alternatives, try Claritin (I found that it doesn't wo...
- of course, read the side effects pamphlet and talk to the doc, but YES, it could be - especially if his behavioral changes started at the same time. my kids have never...
- I had the same experience with my daughter. Both she and her sister were taking Zyrtec and her sister was fine but she was terrible. Her pediatrician said that some ...
Medicine for Behavioral Problems
Pure green algae supplements from a health food store also had positive effects. ... Does your counselor specialize or familiar with Applied Behavioral ...
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- I've never used Addasil, but have used Ritalin when my 25 year old son was young, and "Thanks to the miracle of Ritalin" (which was my son's saying)he was able to focu...
- W., I'm sorry I don't have any advice your. I seem to be going through a similar situation. Reading your story, though interests me because my son is 4 and we're hav...
- W., I read your story and pictured my own 10 year old as I was reading. Although I have not tried medication, I have wanted to at times and have spoken with several...
Need Help with Finding Therapy for My Son
We also saw Dr. Gerald Taylor at Moses Cone Behavioral Health Center in Greensboro. He referred us to the Epilepsy Institute in Winston-Salem for a whole ...
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- Even though he does not have asperger's, the underlying biological problems are shared among many of these childhood disorders... so it still might help to check out w...
- I recommend Developmental Therapy Associates in Cary or Durham http://www.developmentaltherapy.com/ They will do a thorough analysis of your child and determine whi...
- If you are in Fayetteville, and want to stay local you can see Dr. Smith at Learning Links Educational Center ###-###-####. She specializes in this. Good Luck and ...
My Daughter May Be ADHD:(
Did the doctor recommend an evaluation by a children's behavioral health agency or psychologist? If not, ask for a recommendation. ...
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- Hello. Blessings.. Cut out sweets..or cut down One on one time? how much does she get with you and her father? Are you doing hands on things with her... enough ou...
- I know a company that has a product that helps with focusing and ADHD. If you are interested, let me know.
- Hi There is a safe/herbal pill in CVS --it is called Melatonin & it will help her sleep. Ask the pharmacist how much to give. Have you told your pediatrician your c...
My 3 Year Old
The oldest sees a therapist at Streamwood Behavioral Health Center. She first starts with behavior modification tactics. If that doesn't work then she knows ...
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- Well from everything I've seen and read, your three-year old is likely trying to get your attention. He's probably competing with his older sibling, and I'm sure a lo...
- 'Parenting with Love and Logic' worked wonders for us and our 2.5 year old - I got the audio CD's to listen to as I don't have much time to read the book. Good luck. ...
- Hi K., My son is 5 now but we have had problems with behavior since he was about 18 months. He does have a medical issue so we when to every intervention possible. ...
Mom Mseeking Help for Bipolar Fiancée
... thing he can do is call MHMR mental health and mental retardation If you ... i know mercy behavioral health does thier payments I would honestly talk to ...
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- A., Depending on how long he hasn't been able to eat and how his other "Activities of Daily Living" (bathing, brushing his teeth and hair, puttingon clean clothes, ...
- My husband has tried Zoloft and Lexapro for Anxiety/Panic Disorder and Bipolar. He had luck with Zoloft but stopped taking it due to the side effects such as a rash a...
- I have taken Lexapro for anxiety issues not depression. That might not be the right one. Maybe effexor or Zoloft. He should continue the meds till he has insurance to ...
