Parenting Special Needs

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2009-11-06 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - Is Focalin XR really working properly?:

Firstly the body does not develope resistance to the medication. Next the dose is not dependant on age or weight but how they respond. That is why there are so many different strengths of medication. Anything

2009-11-05 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - Ritalin:

To state "what if I am totaly unique" is entirely speculative and beyound this discussion. I suggest you discuss this with your doctor. Without examining you I cannot advise, only make suggestions, which

2009-11-05 Autism - concerns about 7 month old:

Hi Leigh; Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or condition over the Internet. Actually, based on your second paragraph it sounds like he is developing

2009-11-05 Autism - help:

Hi Stephanie, Yes. All those things you mention are typical of young children with autism. Your son isn't doing it to be naughty, he is just unable to communicate effectively at this point. Think

2009-11-05 Autism - appropriate education:

Good evening Missy, The move from elementary to middle school can be scary, can't it? Sometimes it's more scary for the parents than even the student. It sounds like you know your boy well when you