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Should I Get a Flu Shot?
I work in the early childhood education field so I'm around toddlers and ... The schools have waviers from the Health department if you chose not to based ...
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- L., In 2006, I got pregnant and upon the advice of my OBGYN I got the flu shot on my first prenatal visit, I was 8 weeks at the time. I was sick with flu-like symptom...
- Question: You are aware that the Flu shot is for serious Influenza strains? Not the Intestinal Flu as many think (with vomiting/ diarrhea). You still may get a cold,...
- I would get it. I got the flu from my almost 2 year old when I was 5 months pregnant with my son and it was horrible. I got my first flu shot last year and will get ...
Kindergartener with Possible Learning Disabilities
It allows the special education department to provide the extra help he needs to catch up with the other kids without permanently labeling him. ...
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- I agree whole-heartedly with Denise A. I teach in KCK, and I have seen this as well. I won't repeat everything she said, since she said it so well. The only thing I...
- You can get him tested at the school and see where he is. Talk to his teacher, and if needed talk to the principal about the steps needed to start the process. They w...
- To begin with, I would take a deep breath and relax a little. It has only been a week into the school year and I have seen children make remarkable progress by Ocotber...
Seeking Mom's Advice on Racist Policy at Local School.
I have three grown children 20 23 and 25 I work in the education department in San Jose at Parents Helping Parents Our agency gets a lot of calls from ...
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- Hi B., I am not a teacher so I am not really sure who you need to contact BUT please if you have the time write up a complaint. This is ridiculous, and as soon as y...
- I am absolutely disgusted by this director's "reasoning" for dismissal. This preschool program is suppose to adhere to state licensing rules. I don't know if it...
- Even though this is a private school, this IS A LAWSUIT if I have ever heard of one. Contact an attorney, through Legal Aid or the ACLU(who I do not generally agree...
Special Needs Learning Centers in the Flint Area
The schools' special education department should also have local resources to help you. Go "up the ladder" within your district until you get the answers ...
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- Time to pull out the phone book - I have two Autistic boys myself and a third right on the Autism border. I know what your daughter is dealing with. You will want to l...
- Hi C., I don't know about daycares, but my neighbor's son has autism and he goes to school 5 days a week (1/2 days). Your school district should have some programs...
- Hi C. have your daughter call the school district she lives in a see if they have any advise. They should be able to point her in the right direction. Also contact so...
Teen Mis-diagnosed with Bipolar II
Stay on top of the Special Education department and work coopertively with your child's teachers. They want to see your child succeed too. ...
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- Read The Bipolar Child by Papolos. I have an 11 year old son that we've been working with since the age of 5. Take a lot of deep breaths. Best wishes and God Bles...
- My almost 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 11. Learn all you can to help your child manage the illness so the illness does not manage yo...
- I see you got a lot of replies. I haven't dealt with bi-polar disorder before, but I have a friend in Utah whose teenager has gotten tremendous results. If you'd like ...
Help! My 5 Yr Old Is a Scaredy Cat!
If you dont have that option you could try the public school district that you live in through the special Education departmentexplain that it makes it ...
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- Hi C.. I am an occupational therapist who has worked with children for over 9 years now. In our profession we see kiddos who present with sensitivities to some types...
- Hi C. I am a pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT). The things that you mention your son is afraid of swinging on a swing, the McDonald's play area, rides at the fa...
- Hi there C. The best thing that I can recommend is that you model that you overcome something that completely scares you. I am very arachnophobic, but let my s...
Sensory Processing Disorder
Education Department in Puerto Rico offers help. The treatment is costly but look for good alternatives. My e-mail: ____@____.com Hope this information help ...
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- My twins were diagnosed the same. Both have undergone occupational therapy. There were about 2 when they were diagnosed. I can't tell you what a blessing OT was. T...
- Did they diagnose him with any type of autism? Usually, autistic children have sensory issues. Take care and the best. I can ask a friend of mine as well. I used...
- Laura has already responded with everything I know! We are in the processing of evaluating my 5 1/2 yr daughter for SPD as well. She tested well on certain areas, bu...
7-Yr Old Son with Autism
Stay on top of the Special Education department and work coopertively with your son's teachers. They want to see him succeed too. 1 mom found this helpful ...
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- Our pediatrician has an autistic child. She has been a source of a lot of information for us as we look into adopting special needs children. i have found out that i...
- Hi! I am not sure where you are, but if you are anywhere near Georgetown, you are more than welcome to join us-- We are a group of families that get together mostly...
- My heart goes out to you and your family as you work together to support your son's development. Contact the local NAMI (National Alliance for Mentally Ill)Chapter or ...
ADD - Any Experience with Metadate?
Also, you need to contact the special education department in your school district. The medication is not the answer to the problem. ...
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- Who can stay quiet sitted and on task for seven hours a day? I sure can't. Can anyone?. This school system is really treating our kids like little factory workers an...
- You have great advice from the other moms! I would have to agree. There are so many other options that are natural and better for your child! I have heard about the ho...
- I don't have experience with this problem or the medication, but have colleagues that have had good results with modifying nutrition/food intake as we all believe medi...
Kids and Bathroom/handwashing Hygiene
Oct 31, 2009 ... Check with the Community Education Department. Another idea if you can't find a kit is to cover their hands with lotion/oil and then ...
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- I've lived all my 34 years washing my hands with soap and water and touching th sink handles and bathroom door handles with my bare hands! I also (gasp) sit directly o...
- I'm with Carolyn. Obviously afte you use the bathroom, you wash your hands and if you are just dirty but no, I don't wash my kids hands all day long. They are fine. ...
- I'd just like to throw this out there... because hand-washing IS really important. Especially this season. BUT as a society we've gotten a little nuts with the whole g...
