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Rocking & Hitting Head on wall...how Do We Stop This?
I say that I'm going to get my daughter a job with Lazy-Boy as a tester... she give ... You could request that he get an occupational therapy evaluation. ...
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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...
Expressive Speech Delay
i am on occupational therapist and i recommend you read "the out of sync child" by ... You are doing a great job! Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This ...
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- Hello, I was had a problem with my speach when I was young, but my parents couldn't understand why I wasn't pronouncing the words right. By the time I was 5 going to K...
- You're Mama and you know your son best. Most public school speech pathologists are overworked as it is. I would definately seek another opinion.
- M., You should never feel bad about seeking a second oppinion. He is your child. Trust your instincts.
Stressing About Parents
My husband's job is here, as well as mine and let's face it, in this economy ... I am an occupational therapist; I specialize in geriatrics, and safety with ...
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- Aging parents is for sure a problem these days. We are all living longer that any generation (unless you look at the Bible!). Will they consider moving closer to you...
- You could take some time off, fly home to dad, and enlist someone you both feel comfortable with and trust to take care of him. As his HCP for recommendations. Get a...
- Hi S., I'm in a very similar situation although my mom lives only an hour away, but she's old and gradually declining. I'm going to move my mom closer to me very s...
Children on Prozac or Zoloft?
I highly recommend seeking occupational therapy for the sensory issues first. .... (although I'm sure there are some that make it work and do a great job). ...
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- I thought I'd tell you about a book I just bought that I think will be helpful with my "strong-willed" child. It is called "Little Sugar Addicts" by Kathleen DesMaiso...
- Hi J., What a dilemma! I truly sympathize with your situation. I am a second year medical student with a strong background in alternative medicine before medical sc...
- I am a mother of 2 children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and your child sounded sensory to me from the beginning of your post and then I read on and seems to...
Domperidone and Milk Supply
Sep 19, 2009 ... You are doing a great job! Helpful? ... You might want to ask your pediatrician to send your baby to see an occupational therapist. ...
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- Hi Pageen, I produced very little milk with both my children. I tried the herbals with no success. I never tried Domperidone as I am very wary of meds and often am ov...
- Congratulations on your new baby! I have the same problem and I'm using Domperidone with wild success. The only time I actually measured what he ate - before taking ...
- Hi Pageen You sound just like me with my first child. I did everything you are doing because when she was 2 weeks old the doctor told me she was starving so I had ...
Is It ADD/ADHD, Sleep Deprivation or Bad Parenting?
We received help from a children's Occupational Therapist trained in Sensory ..... I was able to say, " oh, I quit my job so I was able to make sure my son ...
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- C., It may very well be ADHD; my son has it (along with lots of other stuff) and sensitivity to dyes and sugars is very common with kids who have ADHD. Diet is HUGE...
- I have only a moment, but I want to encourage you to follow up on the allergy angle. This makes a HUGE difference in my kids' schoolwork and behavior. Lack of sleep ...
- It sounds like there are so many contributing factors here. There is no easy short answer. Yes, not getting enough sleep will make a HUGE difference in any child and w...
Pre-teen Chronic Colds When She Is premenstral...help
Her bodies defenses did a good job until her period time. She is now on Zyertic and for the past 3 ... I am an Occupational Therapist that does bodywork. ...
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- I would give her some vitamins that week and have her take a few naps or go to bed early. I used to be the same way. Every month my body would just get worn down and I...
- I seen this exact scenario on a show called The Doctors (fantastic show!!) just last week. Your daughter is experiencing these symptoms due to hormone flucuations duri...
- I have to disagree with the suggestion of megadosing on a particular vitamin/mineral or two. That was a strong movement some years ago (Linus Pauling was a big propon...
Almost 4 Yr Old Son Having Problems in Preschool
Oct 5, 2009 ... He had some help from an occupational therapist starting in 3d grade, .... his job is to play, explore, get comfortable in the world, ...
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- B., If you are worried about your son my suggestion would be to call your local school system and have him evaluated. It costs you nothing, doesn't harm him, and w...
- Maybe he is too "young" for pre-school. Full day pre-school sounds like a lot for a three year old... especially for boys. Although there are children out there that...
- Well first off there is no age for crayons my daughter has been using them since she was like 2 yrs old it prepares them for pencils. I think you need to help with the...
Child Writing Backwards
He will also need occupational therapy and HWT (Handwriting without tears). ..... He has a very good job which he has had for 8 years. ...
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- Hi L. - My now - 21 year old - who is left handed did the same thing. I can remember panicking and asking the teacher about it. I got the same response as you. She is ...
- Hi L., I went through the same thing with my oldest daughter two years ago. When she was in pre-k at four years old she would write backwards. I was also concern...
- HI L., I'm a Pre-K teacher here in Effingham and let me reassure you, writing backwards is a completely normal thing. Most, if not all, kids go through this stage aro...
How to Help a Speech Delayed child...she Is Talking Now 5 New Words
Sep 8, 2009 ... It's not that you aren't doing your job as a parent (and shame on that .... and see if they cover speech therapy and occupational therapy. ...
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- Do you read to her? Will she repeat words to you if you ask her? Do you require her to verbally request things that she desires from you, or do you anticipate her ne...
- I would get her hearing tested again. And have the doctor look at her tonsils/andenoids. My nephew wasn't talking much then they discovered he couldn't really hear b/c...
- One of my triplets was speech delayed. I was told that he might never talk, that I should start sign language, that he would always be in special ed... We did the te...
