My son was recently dianogised with ADHD. One of my friends told me that he can receive a monthly check, because he has this condition. Does anybody know how to go about receiving this check?
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My son has it also and I have never heard of such a thing.  Maybe if it is severe and she has to stay home and care for him it could be considered a disability enough for her to get a check like that.  I have been switching meds left and right to find the right ones.  Good luck.\n\nRight now we are on aderall.
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Go to this site and sign up, it is free, I get a check every month. No joke.\n\nhttp://www.surfjunky.com/?r=james950
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Well first the person should look into SSI or SSD, if they go to the public assistance office near them, they would even help the person fill out forms.  If they can't work and are unemployable, and they have a doctors note and support they could get SSI or SSD depending on how much they have worked and earned.  While they waited they could go on public assistance and get money, food stamps, low cost housing or rent assistance, heat money and maybe even a phone (basic one no frills) bill paid.  \n\nIf they have a counselor or therapist then they could ask them if it was possible for a roommate or housing sorta like half way houses but not exactly, where they could live.  \n\nI know it's hard for people with bipolar, my exboyfriend was bipolar and I was very supportive but since he refused to take meds and just totally went out of control, it killed our relationship, I think that's what happens to alot of couples and with friendships.  They need a friend that will stick by them thick and thin and help them.  Maybe you are that friend?  My ex and I are still friends but not a couple anymore.  He is living with another bipolar guy, they have ups and downs but it's workable.
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I just emailed you! Lol! I have a 7 year old with autism who is on a gluten free/casein free diet. He is EXTREMELY hyperactive. Before I put him on the diet (he was almost 3) he would be even MORE hyper after eating foods with milk, and would have these crazy laughing spells. He already bounces off the walls, but it was obviously more so with the milk products, not to mention the stools he would have after eating them. I was changing like 10 pull ups a day. He would not even touch milk after I took him off of the bottle but he was addicted to cheese, and cereals/crackers with wheat in them.  AFTER I put him on the diet, within a matter of only a couple of weeks, he just stopped peeing on himself. Period, including at night. So to me I related that directly to the diet. I have wanted to give up on the diet sometimes, but you know, every time I let him have some foods which he normally doesn't have, he acts even more hyper than usual, and if you knew my son you would find that hard to believe! Lol! I have considered Feingold as well as vitamin therapy(B6 and Magnesium), but with my financial situation and stress level, any more changes would just be really hard for me to enforce right now. I also had completely takem him off of sugar for a long time, but I have caved and so he has it every now and then. I can't really tell if it affects his behavior or not. I am still looking for a solution that works, I am just kind of burned out by the trial and error of it all!
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Well, I don't know about the baby, but I know about this US \nFederal program that helpped my son:\n\n\n This is a free, U.S. Government program (no fees or other charges) \n \n \n No credit checks \n \n \n No pre-payment penalties \n \n \n Your payment will be reduced by as much as 60% each month \n \n \n You will have to write just one check each month for your student loans \n \n \n All information is secure and confidential\n\nGood luck!
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well sometimes there is the need to use meds my son was on Ritalin i would have him seen by several others 4 there opinion teachers r quick to point out add-adhd it seems now days they used to not med until 3 or 4th grade u need more opinions or mom can keep him home put him in 1st grade next yr not alot of folks know this but in most states kinder is not mandatory good luck and i know what Ur going thru
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You can contact local branches of the Autism Society of America and they can really help you.  Don't go with your doctors attitude, at age 3, even if it's not autim, but another sort of problem, he needs intervention.  The sooner the better.  My son is mildly autisic and for years I let the doctor convince me to give it time for him to catch up.  I waited a little too long (he was 4) and I regret not going with my instincts.
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Go to see the financial couseler at the hospital. They found that I had a problem and couldn't pay so they paid 7000.00 for me. Then ask your doctor if you can set up payment plans through them. Some doctors will write it off and others just want your money.
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Have you considered taking a leave of absence? It should be covered/ paid by your employer as long as you have a letter from you psychiatrist. Also a nice walk helps me when stressed or a hot bath. Take time to pamper yourself. I believe FMLA is what that paid leave of absence is called and employers are required to obey it by law. Hope I helped.
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Call 0800 99 1234 where the person at the other end will complete an application form with you, or you can do as I did and get it sent to you for completion. One of the simpler official forms, and after completing it on behalf of my mother, she got about £20 a week and a very nice arrears cheque. I urge you to do it. Unless your parents are wealthy, they will receive something. Good luck.
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Christian Childern's Fund is legit. I get handwritten letters and photos from the family. I also have verification from them that their monetary gifts for like Christmas and birthdays and things get through to them in full without being skimmed. The monthly donation goes to the local program the kid is in to fund their daily meals, education etc., not directly into the kids hands. It is worth it. The website is www.christianchildrensfund.org
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Thanks for the information, I saved the link and will read thought it later. I have a 5 year old nephew who has been diagnosed as autistic, he also has vision problems. I have had my doubts about the diagnosis from the beginning, hope your paper helps bring some light to the situation. \nThanks.
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Your son is an adult now and needs to make his own way in this world. I don't know his living situation, but I would recommend if anyone is supporting him financially it is time to stop. Enabling him to continue the lifestyle he is living is not in his best interest. When he is on his own, he will be made accountable for his actions. If he cannot hold a job, he will be fired. If he cannot pay his bills, he will be evicted. These things will show him what it takes to survive as an adult in this world. If you truly believe he is suffering from a mental illness you can recommend he go to counselling. However, unless he is a danger to himself or others, no one will be able to make him go to counselling. If it gets to the point where you fear for his safety or the safety of others, dial your local distress line or crisis team. They are located in your phonebook in the Emergency section. They will assess him and transport him if needed to a safe place until he is stabilized. Aftercare and follow-up will typically follow his progress for a brief time after his discharge. I wish you and your son the best of luck and good blessings.
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Go to the business office at the VA hospital.  They will give you the paperwork to fill out and I believe they either give you the money or cut you a check...used to take my brother to the VA and dealt with the same situation.
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Good Luck! I have a 15 yo with the same problem. He is ADHD with severe impulsivity and it has been a continuous battle to do any kind of school work. He would come up with all kinds of excuses about not doing his school work. I also didn't know what to do. So I started NOT letting him do anything. No TV, no video games (on TV or portable), no friends over, no going anywhere, nothing. He finally got the message. He told me he was going to give me "The Mean Mom" award because I wouldn't let him do anything or go anywhere. The thing was he knew most of the work, just had a hard time putting it on paper. He is in high school now and being homeschooled (which really works out much better). But the 'doing nothing' still stands if he doesn't do the work. He still has a problem with taking it out of his head and putting it on paper (he can tell you anything you want to know about his subjects, orally). But he has to put it on paper. But now he will sit down and do the work. I told him I was not having this foolishness anymore, I know he can do the work and if he wants any free time he'd better get it done.
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Hi.  My son is autistic.  He's twelve now, but was diagnosed at age 2 and a half. There are a few steps you can take.  If he was evaluated and diagnosed with autism, you should get a copy of the evaluation, as well as a copy of the official diagnosis.  I don't know when the child you want to assist was diagnosed, or how high functioning he is, but the very first thing you should do is try to get state funding for the various services offered.  You call your local agency necessarry for funding, and get an appt to do the whole application process. Where I live, the place I get funding from is called The Dept of Developmental Disabilities. Once you have funding, you will be assigned a case worker, who will talk to you about what services your child will need, and the best ones available. If you have the money to pay for these services yourself, that's ok, but it gets very expensive. Then go from there.From the way you described this child, I'm guessing you would do well with habilitation.(teaching lots of different things, mainly acedemics, some social behavior. Lots of public schools now have programs desined just for autistic kids. Look into that, because they learn so much in the classroom. For household activities, depending on what you are trying to teach him, I think you, and whoever lives with him, are the ones who need to teach that stuff. You need to be able to read his every thought, and act accordingly. If it's something he doesn't want to learn, he will resist and then he will associate that task with horrible feelings.  Know what he likes for rewards, and use a LOT of encouragement and positive reinforcement.General motor skills will often go for a physical therapist, and maybe an occupational therapist.  (one who specializes in the senses, and eases them into the various degrees of our senses) I know it's a lot to think about, and I'm sorry if I overwhelmed you. Good luck.
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I wish that all of us single parents could team up and help each other out... a single parent watches another single parents kids while they work, vice versa... single parents that carpool... single parents buying food in bulk and splitting between the families... even living in the same households if possible... \n\nIf only I ran the world... but since I don't, I can only provide this suggestion that I provided to another person on these Yahoo! answers:\n\nIt would be a wise idea to do a credit check on yourself first to clear up any concerns before hand. Law states that you are allowed one free credit check per year by the three major credit entities --> Equifax http://www.equifax.com Experian http://www.experian.com & Transunion http://www.transunion.com\n\nGive yourself one to two months after clearing up any "questionable" items on your report, if you needed to in the first place. Then go in for the loan.\n\nI would go to your bank to inquire about a personal loan first... but they may have a cap on what you can borrow (for example, $4000 and looks like you're needing up to $7500).\n\nCitifinancial may have a local branch in your area (check them out and see if there is one near you --> http://www.switchboard.com\n\nJust walk in with a copy of your latest paystub, a list of all your monthly debts and what you owe. If you don't have a branch near you, then call them or visit their websites:\n\nCitifinancial http://www.citifinancial.com\n\nBeneficial is another place... very similar to Citifinancial.\nBeneficial http://www.beneficial.com\n\nGood luck! :)