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Autism
There is a specific DSM-IV criteria (the categories psychologists uses) for diagnosing children on the autistic spectrum. Autism is a "spectrum disorder" ...
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- There is a specific DSM-IV criteria (the categories psychologists uses) for diagnosing children on the autistic spectrum. Autism is a "spectrum disorder" meaning ther...
- Hi Sharee- The actual issue was not autism. It was a mitochrondrial genetic disorder that may have been triggered by the vaccines, or by another external force (viru...
- Hi, S.! As the mother of a 17-year-old boy who is on the autistic spectrum I can't agree more with Kirstin L. She hit all of the right points!
Developmental Dyspraxia
The American Psychiatric Association lists four criteria in the DSM-IV-TR for the diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder: ...
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- Hi N.! While it is very hard to see your children go thru these things, with a diagnosis your efforts can be more targeted and effective...so that's a good thing! ...
- pay close attention to the following info....I had my son in speech therapy by the time he was 2 years old for being language delayed....I feel that one on one attenti...
- Very importan tthat you try vision therapy. Check Vision Associates on CHerry Hill. near Hill. Also stimulating the shen men point on his ear can help. Check downloa...
My Son Has Trouble Paying Attention in School
... Connors is a good one that relates to the DSM-IV which doctors use to diagnose such issues. You could also take this to your pediatrician--good luck!~ ...
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- I used to use a program with a name something like Italicised writing or something similar. It was a style of writing that is a half step between manuscript and cursi...
- My son does not have ADHD. He is not hyperactive, nor does he bounce off the wall. What he does have is attention defisite disorder (ADD) he has a hard time focusing i...
- Even though your son isn't hyperactive, it sounds like he certainly has trouble "focusing" to a task at hand and that is a tell-tale sign of ADD. I would encourage yo...
Asperger's Syndrom Questions
Also, I'm not sure what book you've read, but if you want the ultimate reference , many libraries have a DSM-IV, which contains descriptions of all the ...
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- M., Check out my non-profit.... the website is www.theaspergershop.com I'm building the site (so it's not great yet) but I'm setting it up for parents and Aspie...
- Honestly, if she doesn't have the social issue in terms of being uncomfortable, I would doubt it's Asperger's. There is TREMENDOUS overlap between these various suppos...
- I've actually read somewhere that Asperger's doesn't always mean they are uncomfortable, just that they don't understand social cues. I can't remember where I read it...
Grandmother Seeking Advice
Trichotillomania is classified in the DSM-IV as an impulse control disorder..." also from the same page: "TTM seems to strike most frequently in the pre- or ...
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- Hi S., There is no known cure for Trichotillomania from the medical community. The natural community would say that there probably is, but there are also things tha...
- Trim them with a pair of grooming scissors. Because they won't grow back after so long of pulling them out.I know a lady who had that problem as a child and she has o...
- Hi. Your granddaughter may have trichotillomania. It is an impulse disorder causing people to pull out eyelashes, hair from the scalp, or eyebrows. They have a websit...
Conflicted and Looking for Some "Mom Advice" (Long Post)
Indeed, when I was trying to figure out what was going on with my younger son, I read the DSM-IV to figure out what was wrong with him and realized that ...
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- have you read any or jenny mccarthy's book a/b her son evan? some of your story just sounds a little like hers...except your son is older and has not been dx w/autism...
- No one's judging. :) Don't beat yourself up so much. :) It seems to me that you're doing a fabulous job because you are trying to help your son. Most men don't wa...
- I have a son with the same problems..tried meds did the same just so sad. Found a wonderful place that is helping my son. You didn't say where you live but if you e-m...
My Son Has ADD and ADHD Help
The doctor pulled out the DSM IV and read off exactly what she was...word for word was my daughter. She wasn't hyper...I didn't have a clue. ...
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- OkI can relate totally. My twelve year old girl has ADHD. For starters he needs meds. They help so much!!!! I hated to turn to medicine but it was the turning poin...
- i know my son is the same way and i am too it is very hard at time but you just have to be paitent and consistant keep at it eventually it does get better and its bett...
- first off I have 2 boys that have adhd and you are right it drivees you up the wall. What I did and would do it again take him to a psychiatrist and ask about medicat...
Can a 18 Month Old Have OCD?
In spite of the publication of his paper in the 1940's, it wasn't until 1994 that Asperger Syndrome was added to the DSM IV and only in the past few years ...
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- I am not an expert, and this observation may may be premature, but your son's behavior sounds like autism to me. Here is a description of Asperger's Syndrome (sometim...
- K., It could be a number of things. However, my first 2 sons were the same way. The smallest amount of dirt or food that was on them they would freak out. My old...
- Hi- I think this is very normal behavior. My daughter was like this from 12 months to about 3 years (she is now 4). Starting preschool made a big difference in her ...
Add/adhd/bipolar?? He's Not Even 3Years Old Yet!
You can look up (google) "DSM IV". This is where the doctors get their diagnosis from. They have a list of "symptoms" to choose from before they can make ...
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- Hi M., first day care providers are not doctors some of them shouldn't even be working with children quick example where i live at in Staten Island there's a girl i sa...
- Hi, Boy I would like to know what A two year old is doing that would warrant a bipolar diagnosis? I am not sure I would be so willing to label a child of that age ...
- I am just wondering with your busy schedule when you spend time with your children? He sounds to me like he is reacting to stress. It may be that what he really needs ...
Gifted Child Failing
... label was changed from ADD to ADHD with the latest revision of the DSM-IV ( Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 4th revision). ...
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- There are already a lot of great suggestions in the replies to your post, but thought I would just add a couple other things you could look into. There is a priva...
- Consider if your daughter is suffering from depression. Good luck
- My daughter( who is now a grown woman with a grandchild) was tested in early grade school with an IO of 160. By forth grade she was failing everything,was a problem at...
