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3 1/2 Year Old Grandson with ADHD and ODD
I currently have him in play therapy. Is there anything else I can do at this .... 1st off, way to go having him in play therapy. You might want to look ...
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- Your local library should have a lot of books on ADHD. Hallowell did "Driven to Distraction", and "Delivered from Distraction", and they might interest you. For discip...
- Here is a great resource for you identifying the symptoms of different psychiatric issues in children http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/facts_for_fami...
- No advice in this area just a bless your heart and my prayers for God's guidance and wisdom as you deal with the special needs of this child. Everybody should have a ...
Speech Therapy
Typically at this age, therapy revolves around play. It may seem the therapist is just playing but they are being strategic in their interactions...such as ...
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- J., I am a speech therapist working with preschool children. Someone suggested going into the session with your son and I would check with the therapist. Some kids...
- My son was in speech therapy when he was 2. Our therapist gave us sheets with similar words and pictures. For example, one sheet would have 12 simple words starting wi...
- Hello, My son has been in speech therapy since he was 3 years old and he is now 7 years old. Our speech therapist always gave us things to work on if we asked. Th...
Need Help with Adhd and Therapy?????
My son did cognitive behavior therapy for his adhd, and it did help him. Also, in 2nd grade the psychologist did a program similiar to Play Attention, ...
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- There are different types of therapy. My son did cognitive behavior therapy for his adhd, and it did help him. Also, in 2nd grade the psychologist did a program simil...
- If you live close to Mcallen, TX see Dr. W. Bieker. This could be due to eye problems, which lead to learning disabilities. My son had the same problem and after many ...
- I am sorry to see there are no responses to this question. I have the same problem and my son is 9 now and in the 4th grade. He has not been diagnosed with ADHD. He...
Does Anyone Know the Name of This Educational Toy????
Play Therapy Products Classroom Carpets Alphabet Carpets Animals & Nature Carpets Biblical Rugs Geography Carpets Numbers & Shapes Rugs ...
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- Hi J., My daughter has one by Imaginarium. It is a great toy! Also, I see you are in Dbn. Hts. and looking for play dates. If you want to know more about a Mom's...
- If you look on Amazon.com and type in Parents toys they will show the ones they have . Looks like they call them snake along beads. Good luck :) :)
- We bought one from Ikea for our daughter. It was less than $10 and really easy to put together. It was called a bead roller coaster. When our little one was abo...
Speech Delays
A lot of research suggests that play therapy is very beneficial to children with speech delays. If you aren't already in a play group- join one. ...
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- Child Find is the place to call for some Early Intervention...i dont know what UCP is....
- when he asks for something, if he does not use the proper word for the item, pick up the requested item, say the proper name slowly. get him to repeat the word to you...
- As a mother of a daughter with autism the school board is a great place to start. they offer speach therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy. they even elect...
Social Skills Development for Autistic 4.5 Yr Old
I've also heard good things about CommunicationWorks in Oakland and their play therapy groups for children: http://www.cwtherapy.com/groups.html ...
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- Greetings C.: I have had my computer down for several days and just found your post. I have a 21 year old son with Aspberger's Syndrome which is a form of Autism. I a...
- Have you investigated "floortime" by stanley greenspan? It's a theory that has seen many results in my practice. An autism diagnosis also is usually eligible for you...
- Social skills groups and therapeutic recreation are wonderful. Check to see what is offered nearby. You can also hire a teen who can mentor your child and help him j...
Need to Break 4 Y/o Son of Thumbsucking
I would recommend that your ex-husband and you talk about possibly letting your children attend some therapy, possibly play therapy, its a very good way to ...
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- G., Ask yourself what purpose thumbsucking serves for your child. He is placed in CHAOS all the time, (daycare, your house, daddy's house) and having to make major a...
- When I was little, my parents wrapped duck tape around my hands every night for about a month. If you think this is a hassle my sister recently used first aid tape an...
- Hi, I no this may sound a little strange but I amin a PSY class and the studdies show that this is common and that until age 5 or 6 theywill continue to do this. I wil...
Extreme Social Anxiety in 4 Yr Old
There are many great psychologists around that do play therapy. Kids have so much fun, they really have no idea they are being helped! ...
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- I agree with the other responses. You may also want to check out a book called "The Highly Sensitive Child". The author's last name is Aron. Good luck!
- I really do believe therapy is the best answer right now. She needs to be happy not fearful of everything. Kids can and do have emotional issues and break downs so don...
- Hi J., There are many great psychologists around that do play therapy. Kids have so much fun, they really have no idea they are being helped! JFK and Campbell famil...
Problems Sleeping
You might try play therapy. We are foster parents and majority of our kids have had play therapy and has helped a lot for most of them. ...
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- well my theory is a little tough love :) I know it sucks but I would def. try to put together a good nighttime routine kids really like and need one that way they know...
- The brain of a toddler begins to have dreams. They can start having "night terrors." Below is the response that I gave to another mom asking for advice on sleep proble...
- First of all, God bless your husband and you for your support of our country. I know that it is not usually considered the best course to let a child get into bed w...
Question for Single Mamas
They can do wonderful things with play therapy with kids her daughter's age. I had both my kids in therapy over the years and it has helped tremedously. ...
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- S. - You are a good friend to be telling your single mother friend the truth about her boyfriend. I was a single mother for 5 years and it is a tough road, especially...
- well, obviously you are either close enough to be present to witness the interaction you described or your friend is confident that she can confide things about her re...
- Just keep loving and supporting your friend. Keep lifting her up as a friend and a mother when you can. Encourage her to just tell her daughter like it is. Just tell t...
