Parenting Special Needs

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2009-11-18 Autism - Fine Motor Delay:

Hi Christine, Many people with autism have fine motor delays, but a fine motor delay alone certainly does NOT equate to autism. Fine motor delays are common in young children and many of these toddlers

2009-11-17 Speech Disorders - Problems with pronouncing "L":

You need to be assessed by a speech pathologist. This expert will determine what is causing your problem and recommend speech therapy for you. It is never too late for speech therapy. I wish you the

2009-11-16 Epilepsy - Black out:

Time, Haldol is most often used for psychosis and not depression. Amitriptylene is used for depression and Artane is a drug for Parkinson's type symptoms. There are many, many useful and effective drugs

2009-11-15 Epilepsy - Black out:

Dear Time, I cannot say for certain, but I believe from what you have related that the "blackouts" are partial seizures. She is currently on Epilim, which I believe, in the U.S. is called phenytoin

2009-11-15 Autism - Educating an Extremely Aggressive, Self-Injurous Autistic Child:

You need to contact the elementary school that serves children in your area. You need to tell them in writing about your son (just like you did in your question to me). School districts, or related government