input on A.D.D. children needed?
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i think add is highly over diagnosed and unnecesary. people will blame anything on add, when really there is usually another problem. add was not even an illness in the DSM until recently (even considering the fact that it was changed from adhd) people need to get over this whole add obsession and figure out the real problem as to why their child isn't doing well in school. if i were in school today i would probably be considered add (which i'm not)
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Depends on how this new member is introduced and treats the child.....if this is a future spouse...there are alot of factors. Ask the children how they feel.\nGood luck:)
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My son was diagnosed with D. in the third grade. Does your school have a class designed to tutor you? My son had to have assignments and tests read to him, and he was allowed to answer verbally. He taped the classes. Some assignments were altered. Not made easier, but if it required alot of writing, he was able to use a computer. We even homeschooled for 5 years.  We found a curriculum that was alot of hands on experiences.  It is hard. Hang in there, you're an inspiration to someone watching you.
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DON'T WAIT UNTIL HE STARTS SCHOOL!\n\nEarly intervention is key in cases of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and delayed speech.\n\nPlease ask her to take the following steps immediately:\n\nFind a pediatrician that specializes in children with developmental disabilities.\n\nContact the school system for a complete evaluation (this is free, and could have been before the child trained 3!).\n\nThe school system will choose a team of professionals to evaluate the child, including, but not limited to a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a school adjustment counselor, a school psychologist, a teacher and an expert in special education.  His parents  will be part of the team, and they may bring any experts they so choose to the team meetings.\n\nThe child's new pediatrician will submit a recommendation for the services the child needs.  The child may require an independent evaluation by additional specialists (pediatric neurologist, etc. to develop a treatment plan.\n\nMake sure that the team adopts the recommendations of his pediatrician and specialists in their entirety; appeal the team's decision, if necessary.\n\nThe team will develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that specifies the services to be provided and the frequency of the provision, as well as the modifications that will be made to "regular" education to accommodate him.\n\nHis parents have the right to accept or reject the IEP, in whole or in part, and appeal same, in whole or in part.  If they choose to appeal and another, independent evaluation is required, the school must pay for the evaluation.\n\nThe school system is required BY LAW to provide early intervention services beginning at age 3, so he will probably begin in a special program, immediately.\n\nThis is a very complex subject not easily dealt with in this forum, however the above is a start.  DON'T WAIT!
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I would contact your local police station often times police departments have a program in place where they travel from school to school and talk about safety, not to mention bullying. I would also see if my local or reference library has a video. Also participating in role plays with kids demonstrating the do's and dont's is highly effective since it is hands on.
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When you say "low levels" do you mean in grade school? Or, since this is the Special Education category, do you mean for severely disabled young people? Moderately to severely disabled people still have the same biology as everyone else, and can have babies, get STD's, etc. But since their learning styles and needs are so different than "average" people, the do need to have special education teachers and trained health/medical staff do the instruction. You can't just "give them a quick overview" and expect them to understand.\n\nRegarding grade school sex ed... Girls, sadly, have been known to get pregnant as young as 11 years old (mostly due to rape/incest). Also, with all the hormones in our food, children are going through puberty earlier and earlier. There are boys in 4th and 5th grade with those peach-down mustaches already clear on their upper lips. Some girls are already menstruating by the end of 3rd grade. \n\nFor these young children, what is important is for them to understand the changes in their bodies so they don't freak out, or make horribly wrong choices. They need tactful, direct, and clear information. I was convinced of this after helping intervene with a young lady in 3rd grade (8 1/2 years old) in our school who had collapsed in a shrieking heap in the bathroom because she was bleeding. Her bewildered mother rushed her to the doctor because "that can't be it...it shouldn't start until she's 12 or 13....." The doctor confirmed our suspicions, however, and the young lady spent the rest of the school year very subdued and nervous, in spite of the supports she was getting from the counselor. Her mom appeared a bit frazzled, too.\n\nI've also had to send 10 year old boys to the counselor because they were starting to get puberty reactions to girls (that tent in their pants), and didn't know why it was happening or what to do, aggravated by peer teasing by those not yet having to deal with it. The parents' reaction? He's too young... it's not happening... he doesn't need to know about that stuff yet... and meanwhile the poor kid is terrified and confused.\n\nBecause of kids starting puberty younger and younger, yes, a basic package of information should be taught at 3rd grade (boys and girls separately) so they know the what and why of hair sprouting, scary emmisions of various kinds, and other changes. The details of how a baby is made don't need to be shared yet, just that these are signs that their bodies are changing so that when they are fully grown up they will be able to have babies. \n\nThe gory details of baby-making, STDs, contraception, etc. should still be reserved until the teenage years. We don't need to scare the little ones, but reassure them.
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designations of toys for the children were counts a lot.anywei, i have been experienced taking good care of kinder ages children and they want many ways in playing their toys.ages 2-5 were too playful,they grab,kick,suck anything,and chew anything.for this to avoid lead them to a safer place and away from unwanted objects.give them a suitable food for them to chew.medicinal toy cud help.For them to develop differences of objects try to tell them the difference between the two object. Ages 6-7,little creature at this age were eager to study more and more,and so buy a toy that suits their vocabulary and mathematical ability.this can help in refining their mental ability.in supermarkets ia lot of toys like this offered. 8-9 ages were starting in revealing their external  and internal behaviour.try to read knowledgeable books with them,and try to explain it to them by their selves,for them to develop analization.and prolem solving. Ages 10-12-emotions and self steem starts.give them time in some spiritual advices to know the diiferences of around us.share with them a game like going out at home somtimes for a change of sorroundings.let them know their likes abt hanging outsite.the rest of the age well..... thanks for letting me read.:)
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If you can't go for a walk, and can't do a video at home, looks like  a option would be going to a club, most of them have day care now, for pretty cheap too.  We have one at our club, and it's very reasonable, the girls bring all of their kids and work out for an hour or two.  Think  about it.
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I think if my OSD were my bio kid, she would be WORSE behaved!! And don't underestimate the power of just talking with them and being there for them to talk to. They may get that glassy, glazed look in their eye, but I do think some of it eventually filters down to them. The big thing is allowing them to make mistakes. No, not standing by and watching them make mistakes, but realizing they are still kids (no matter what THEY think about it) and they are gonna make mistakes, and our job is to help them pick up the pieces when they do... to listen and guide as much as we can, and just be patient with them. There comes a point in time when we are no longer "responsible" for their actions, and they have to suffer and face consequences when they do certain things. There is no getting around that.
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Because of my son.\n\nTwenty years ago, it became obvious that he had developmental delays. He was my first child and I simply didn't want to hear it. It was only through the gentle understanding of his preschool teachers that I was able to accept and then work with his needs, that were so different from the mainstream classes.\n\nOver the years, he has made tremendous progress. He is far beyond the places the medical world told me to expect. He has graduated from high school...they said he never would. They said he would be in a wheel chair....he isn't.  They said he would never read, but while it is still very very difficult, at 23 he was able to find Literacy Volunteers and has worked with them, making huge strides.\n\nIt was in large part because of the incredibly heartful, talented and dedicated special education teachers that he has made the progress that he has. Certainly I have had more than the average parent's involvement in his education, but *I* have grown and learned and become a much stronger woman than I would have been without him and them. I now advocate for children other than my son and try to give hope to young parents who are just becoming aware of their own child's challenges.\n\nI cannot say enough about, can't praise enough, these teachers, these angels, who daily, with little acts of kindness, with understanding and patience beyond measure, and with precious little gain in worldly possessions of their own, make a child know that he 'can' be useful and appreciated and vauluable and loveable. \n\nStudy special education if your heart tells you that you want to make a difference in the world, in the life of a child, and in the lives of his family. You never know how far reaching your efforts will be.\n\nThank you for even considering going into the field. I wish you great success and satisfaction and joy in knowing that a child smiled, a child accomplished, a child succeeded, because of you.
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Read to them and teach them to do things..any simple thing like making a grilled cheese sandwich or sorting laundry ....opens dialog and helps them with the learning process. Besides it can be good quality time together.
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Looking after children.
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I have a 5-year old with autism.  My wife and I have been successful getting him to talk to us only if it's requesting food or certain play activities.  I'd say about half the time he asks on his own without being prompted.  We expand his vocabulary by offering him more choices or making him make more decisions.  For example, instead of putting in the video he hands us, we'll pick up another and make him point and say the title of the video he wants.  Eventually, he'll ask for the video by name right away.  It's only been the last few months that he's been doing this, so I'm optimistic about how he can grow from this step to more difficult social interactions (even if it takes a few years).
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I understand your worry.  How disabled is your daughter?  Is it possible for her to get along in a group home with others with her same condition where they have people to help and monitor the situation? Maybe to start introducing her to prospective situations or people now so that she is familiar with them.  Do you belong to a religious community?  Since I don't know how much help your daughter needs its hard to think of ideas but you are welcome to e-mail me - I will try and help you think of ideas for the future.
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Little people that need a lot of help
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Please go for the GA. \nThat's a lot of work for any child, and your son needs to have his confidence boosted dramatically. I wouldn't extract 4 baby teeth with oral sedative - it's just not enough for your child's needs, and any oral medication can be a bit unreliable. The GA is well woth the money.\nOnce he's fixed up under GA, then he shouldn't need any further work for a long time (hopefully never), and if he goes for regular check-ups, then you might do some simpler procedures under oral sedation.\nNaturally I hope the paedodontist will explore the reasons for this situation, so that you can give him a better outlook in the future. My guess is a diet of high sugar drinks. Encourage water. It would be terrible if he had to go thru this again as an adult. Perhaps consult a dietitian - they can be very good at analysing his diet and making helpful suggestions.
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Children \nUnion employees\nWomen