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How to Deal with Son Who May Have ADHD
... have halusinations We were also able to get him involved in Special Olympics Please email me I would love to help you I know what you are going through ...
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- Make sure you have an outstanding pediatrician and consider food allergy testing. Food allergies can lead to severe erratic behavior. Don't self diagnose your child!
- Nikki C's Advice is fantastic. Scroll down and check it out.
- Have you tried getting him evaluated for Sensory Integration Issues by an Occupational Therapist? I have a friend whose 7-year-old was diagnosed as having ADHD, but wh...
Seeking Moms Who Might Know of Swimming Lesons or Dance for Child W/autism
21 Aug 2009 ... My daughter has special needs, and we have been swimming for Special Olympics at Paul Lydon's Aquatic Center in Danvers on Sunday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. My ...
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- Hi, I had actually just received the following email from the place where my daughter takes ballet. I have no experience with this particular class, but my daughter...
- There is a place in salem, ma called Dance Etc... it is on jefferson ave. I don't think that they run classes that are all children with autisim but I think that they...
- Hi R., My daughter has special needs, and we have been swimming for Special Olympics at Paul Lydon's Aquatic Center in Danvers on Sunday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. My...
Volunteer Ideas for Teen Girl
I was involved in Special Olympics when I was in High School. I helped with " coaching" the swim team, as I was on the high school team. ...
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- She may be downplaying how much you do for her to be a bit modest since she probably knows she has more than others. If you're really concerned, maybe volunteer with t...
- One of the best things my kids ever did was volunteer at the food bank. They saw just how well they had it, especially in the winter during the toy giveaway. Toys th...
- Have you heard of Gloriasangels.org Gloria Strauss was the daughter of some great friends of mine. She passed away last September after a courageous battle against can...
Looking for Good Study Habits Center in Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, North Bay
My son didn't have any friends until we joined Special Olympics. There we found a great support network, and he has made some very important friends. ...
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- HI S., I don't have a suggestion for you ,but am curious to talk to you about the wALDORF SYSTEM.wE HAVE TWO KIDS WHO HAVE BEEN IN IT ON AND OFF.Oops didn't mean to d...
- Dear S., Don't know of a center close to you, but do know a fabulous middle school teacher who does tutoring on the side. She has been teaching a Severely Handicap...
- Hi S., I know this isn't what you expected but it may help. I am a retired elementary and early childhood teacher. I have worked with many special needs kids. In s...
Community Service Ideas for Children Between the Ages of 6-15
Special Olympics 16. Build Homes (Habitat for Humanity) 17. City Programs 18. Blood Banks 19. Political Campaigns 20. 800 Number Volunteers ...
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- The Family Gateway is a homeless shelter for families with children. Families stay in the shelter and the parents are required to attend school at night and look for ...
- How about something as simple as having the kids ask for the opportunity to go into the special education classrooms in their schools to play games/read with the stude...
- T. - My daughter is in confirmation class at our church. They have to do 2 community services each year and then write about it. She just completed one a couple wee...
Uninterested Grandparents
13 Aug 2009 ... Special Olympics has a program for young children, and they always need coaches( Grandma would be welcome too). ...
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- Are these your parents or your husband's? If they are your parents, you need to tell them EXACTLY how you feel. I don't know why you would even allow them to com...
- I am sorry that your parents do not seem to be interested in grandparenting your son and that they seem negative when they do interact. As you are well aware, have a s...
- So sorry to hear your little one is treated that way; I know that just breaks our hearts when someone doesn't love or care for our child the way we do. Have you tried...
Pdd
Get him involved in locally special olympics or your local special park and rec programs it was the best thing that we did and network yourself with the ...
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- Hi P., Yes, be open with other parents. You will hopefully find out how compasionate and caring other parents can be and maybe helpful to you as well. Best of luck!!
- Know that your not alone... My sister's son was also diagnosed with PDD, it's difficult for her too. I know the more we educate people the easier it will be on you ...
- My now 7 year old son also was daignosed with PDD. I never felt like I needed to explain his behavior. All kids have their quirks and melt downs and act shy. I just fe...
Asperger Syndrome
I don't know if being involved with various Special Olympics activities would help him meet some "like" friends. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? ...
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- Hi Cheryl - Please check out my website at www.evolibri.com. I'm a neurodiversity counselor in Palo Alto, and hope to start a new ASD group this summer. If you sign...
- Parents Helping Parents in Santa Clara www.php.com has a support group for Asperger Syndrome. Carol Gallegos PHP Asperger Support Group Facilitator Parents Helpin...
- Have you checked with Parents Helping Parents? Their website is PHP.com. Their office is in Santa Clara and they have support groups and hold informational meetings --...
Autism
I suspect you are a very, very special mom. There may be something you have ..... like Challenger baseball, special olympics, and we have a wonderful group ...
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- Please don't give up! I do feel for you but you are your only son's advocate. With you he can get the help he needs. There is much hope for your family. It is impo...
- I work with a lot of children and studies psychology at UCLA..have you tried the Lovass Institute at UCLA? They have a wonderful reputation and can do some amazing th...
- have you tried to contact special university connected or based autism programs? claremont graduate university in california, in claremont, east of l.a., used to have ...
Single Mom Looking for Peace of Mind
I recently volunteered for an event benefitting the Allen Special Olympics - if you got involved with that or a similar organization, it could allow your ...
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- Not sure if my response went through. Talk with your Dr about support programs for autism. There are groups out there that meet, that may help you both mentally and ...
- The Family Connections Project The North Texas Autism Project Shahla Alai-Rosales, Ph.D., BCBA, Director ____@____.com The ...
- Have you tried freecycle.org you can find things on there that people no longer want its no garentee really that anyone will have one but its a place to start and ever...
