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Autism
Locally, Parents Helping Parents is a great resource, they have a vast library, lots of support groups and training and information regarding all kinds of ...
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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!
Telling My Parents I'm Pregnant for the Fourth Time in Five Years.
... meaning public assistance, is helping you raise the children and you and ... I, too,was dreading telling my parents. We announced it at my brother's ...
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- I would tell her you and DH decided to have another baby. It's none of her business, and unless she's paying for your living expenses, she has no say in how many chil...
- B.~ First off, wow. I completely know how you feel. My kids are 13 mos apart. My daughter was literally 3 months old when I got pregnant with my son. I didn't know ...
- I'd say you are an adult and its your life and you make the choices and you can do whatever you want. Your mother had her time being your "boss" (ha!) and now its up t...
What Are the Signs of Autism, or Sensory Perception Disorder?
see websites http://sfautismsociety.virtualave.net www.php.com (Parents Helping Parents in Santa Clara) for more information. 1 mom found this helpful ...
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- Some of the main signs of autism are speech delay, not wanting to socialize with others (i.e. prefers to play alone), repetitive behaviors (i.e. twirling the wheels on...
- Mercury Toxicity & Autism: 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQYISvsgq6s&feature=related 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbcngSD0K90&feature=related 3) h...
- How much language (speech) does your son have? At age three you can call your local school district and ask them to evaluate your child. If they think he needs servi...
Seeking Other Mom of Child with Clubfoot
Try contacting Parents Helping Parents [PHP]. The staff in the family resource dept can search their database for another parent for you to connect with. ...
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- Over 40 years ago my brother was born with bilateral clubfoot and he was casted and had surgery. He did wear braces when he was younger and developing. Although he has...
- My son was just born in December 2007 with bilateral club foot. He was casted at 3 days old and was in his casts for about 7 or 8 weeks. He had only one procedure to c...
- Hi, I am also a teacher and mother of 3. My oldest son was also born with a clubfoot. He had surgery at 6 weeks of age, lots of physical therapy, wore special shoes ...
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...
Adhd
It's not a quick fix by any means, but it's helping. I also used a form letter from Parents Helping Parents to request IEP assessments from our school ...
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- This solution may be challenging with everything on your plate, but I know someone whose child has severe ADHD and is a much different kid now without medication. The...
- Yes I do have a sugestion for you! I have a 10 year old son that was diagnosed with ADHD and was perscribed medication. I told the doctor that I wanted to try somethin...
- You first want a definitive diagnosis before you start any treatment. Your 7 year old is old enough to do some of the testing available. If you pediatrician wants to d...
Juveniel Diabetes - Type 1
In the "forum" section there is a specific forum for parents helping parents. If you have cable, they also have a 1/2 hour show on Sunday nights (I think ...
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- Dear S., I am so very sorry to hear of your son's diagnosis. I understand exactly how you are feeling. My own son Jacob was diagnosed on July 3, 2004, when he was...
- Have you met with a diabetes educator? Is your son seeing a pediatric endocrinologist? Do you use a meter that offers alternative site testing- you test arms, legs an...
- S. - First realize that you are not alone. Also, your son is not alone with his diagnosis. Although I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was 35, it IS emotionall...
Step-parent Advice
Nov 3, 2009 ... AFter tears, pleading, coaxing, helping for 6 months- to no avail- the parents got into counseling. They finally told the older son- '''you ...
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- Your husband has to understand that he is actually doing his son a dis-service by not requiring anything from him. His son seems to feel entitled, as is common with t...
- What great advice from Judy C........if your husband cannot do what she suggested then your husband needs to got to counseling to deal with his own issues.......best w...
- I have to say I agree with you. Your husband is not helping his son by enabling him and he should be doing SOMETHING. You could discuss different ways of acceptable c...
Help with Sleep Habits of a 22 Month Old
Jul 28, 2009 ... I am a parent mentor and I love helping parents raise responsible children! Visit http://www.lorrainepursell.com/. Helpful? ...
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- Hi P., We had that same problem with our daughter, now 5 and learned how hard it is to break a habit. So when our son, now 2-1/2 started wanting to be held to sleep ...
- Don't worry.... she will get there. Just not yet. Once she is in her 2's.... it will get better. What she is going through is normal.... BOTH my kids did that too....
- I wish I had some suggestions about making bedtime easier. I am responding because I noticed you said your 22 month old was potty trained. I am a mother of a 22 mont...
Head Banging
Aug 10, 2009 ... Parents Helping Parents in San Jose (www.php.com) would be helpful. Is you son getting an speech therapy for his speech delay? ...
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- You might want to talk to someone who knows about Autism, this is classic.
- Hi, I used to be a speech therapist. You are right to question your doctors advice. I suggest that you ask for a full developmental evaluation. Actually, I would ins...
- Sounds like the poor guy is frustrated. my kids all had speech delays among others and are all very strong willed. The good news is he's going to be great when he ge...
