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ADD & Gifted Child
Each child sure is unique! My best to you and your son. ... to formally evaluate your son (such as the psychiatry department at Children's Memorial). ...
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- Although he had been tested in 3rd grade & they missed it my son was later diagnosed with ADD at age 16. Today he is 22 & pursuing his masters degree in psychology. ...
- Have you talked with your child's teacher? As a teacher I have had gifted ADD kids and ADHD. 2 years ago, I had one of the smartest students I have ever taught and he ...
- my son is 8 and gifted. Its difficult for people to know that because it is difficult for him to write and follow simple directions. We discovered this by taking him...
Raising a Child with ADHD
If the child can sleep through the night without waking up he doesn't have ADHD, ...... We use Park Cities Psychiatry, but I am sure you can find others. ...
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- My advice: make sure he truly has adhad with head scans! Sometimes doctors just give medicine with no real testing. They told me that my son was ADHA but he was actual...
- Dear S., I have a 23 year old with ADHD. He was diagnosed in kindergarten and put on medication at that time. He stayed on medication until high school when ...
- I don't have a childwith this, but my best friend does, They have battled it also, you might consider changing med's. Talk to his ped. to see if he may be of some help...
Considering Anti-depressants
Sep 23, 2009 ... I saw a psychiatrist a few times who recommended fish oil specifically Omega ... I have recently started going to a Dr at Capital Psychiatry ...
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- T., I go to an Internal Medicine physician who practices in Round Rock near Steiner Ranch. She's wonderful, very intelligent, and many of her patients are middle-ag...
- Before you start any prescription drugs, like anti-depressants I would encourage you to try a variety of vitamins and get some daily exercise (does not have to be anyt...
- Hi T., This is a somewhat controversial topic. People seem to have widely differing opinions on what depression is and the use of antidepressants. Bear ...
My 4 Year Old Daughter Might Be Bipolar
First, I would be very cautious about diagnosing a child with anything, ... His psychiatrist said that he exhibits signs of bipolar and has bipolar ...
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- I would be VERY VERY careful about accepting a diagnosis of bipolar in a child so young. I would also recommend at least 3 different evaluations (by different special...
- Before you get swept up in the world of medications & diagnosis, please look into some alternatives. I have seen too many children & adults end up on an extreme amoun...
- M.--I know this is a difficult time for your family; waiting for a diagnosis and not knowing what is going on, how you can help, etc. is difficult. Also, it is so ver...
Seeking a Knowledgeable Endocrinologist
I know how you feel and I have a wonderful endocrinologist Her name is Veena WatweMD Her office is at the Endocrine and Psychiatry CenterEPC I know what ...
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- Dr. Sheldon Rubenfeld. It's been years since I've seen him as he fixed my problem. He was downtown, but may come to the Woodlands--not sure.
- A., I have been seeing Dr. Tariq Zia for many years. Sometimes the wait is bad, but he knows what he is doing. He has several offices around, but I see him in Tomba...
- Dr Patel on Huffmeister and 290. Great Dr..... G.
My Toddlers Gag Reflex
I should note that he's a second child, so he had cookies much sooner than my .... Psychiatry CAN NOT fix this problem, since the problem may be (in so many ...
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- A., I would consider requesting an evaluation by someone trained in this area. Often either OT (Occupational Therapy) or ST (Speech Therapy) handle issues regarding c...
- I know some children who are being care by mother are having same problem. after they attend full time daycare, they become much better. Children will eat better when ...
- Hi A., I agree with other posters that you should get your son evaluated by an Occupational Therapist. Ask your pediatrician for a referral if your insurance covers...
Breastfeeding and Anti-Depression Meds - Is It Safe?
Then I had my another child and then I ask my doctor that I was the blue state .... soothing bedside manner -- or call over to the Emory psychiatry dept. ...
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- I have taken medication with nursing both of my children. It is so wonderful to be able to enjoy the times with my children.
- there are types that you can take while breast feeding and it's not in the milk...many medications according to my doctor at the time don't always go into the breast m...
- I was taking zoloft while breastfeeding and pregnant and it was fine.
New to Area- More Specifically
... Neurologist: The ADHD Fraud: How Psychiatry Makes "Patients" of Normal Children. ... If a child needs more help with a subject, they can't get it in a ...
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- There are a lot of school with support for students with special needs. I am a high school counselor and help families find schools when their students have special n...
- I'm sure you will get some great advice on schools in this area. In the homeschooling arena, there's a program with National Academy of Child Development, www.nacd.or...
- Magnet schools will help keep his mind active. Your son sounds alot like mine. I live on the north side of Houston off 290 maybe we can get together and I can help you...
Antidepressant Use & Pregnancy??
A psychiatrist that I saw also said that there are no serious side effects, and that the stress you are feeling could actually be worse for your child than ...
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- I have not heard anything bad about Lexapro, but whatever you do, do not take Paxil while pregnant. I took that while pregnant and now I find out that taking Paxil whi...
- J. -- although i don't have personal experience with this issue, i work in the mental health field & know other moms that have experience with this. i would highly r...
- Look, if you OB is not helping you on this very serious matter, you need to think hard about finding another OB. I know that you can take antidepressants while pregnan...
ADHD Meds?
Remember they can not force you to put your child on medication. If you do decide to see a psychiatrist, I would reccomend Dr. Gregory Gass. ...
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- K. I must first appauld you in taking the first step of seeking help. For God said, Seek ye First the Kingdom of Heaven and His Righteousness and All things will be ad...
- HiKatherine,I donot understand that in two weeks they can diagnose your son as adhd.They are not doctors, They are supposed to be educating your son.It sounds like the...
- Girl, you need to take your son out of school. Your story has enraged me to no avel. I have a 10 month old son and in a short 4 years and 2 months I will be in your si...
