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Sharon Crandall

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  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.85
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 11.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.6
  • Total Questions 177
 Behavior and learning challenges are usually caused by personality traits such as Restlessness, High Physical, Low Concentration, Wide Tolerance (spaciness), Force (anger), Aggressive, plus others. I can help in either area.

Dr Billy Levin

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  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.73
  • Politeness 9.85
  • Response Time(hr) 21.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 22.2
  • Total Questions 1058
 All questions related to medical diagnosis ,treatment ,councilling ,remediation and monitoring medication in ADHD and co morbid conditions.

Tim Runner

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 24.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.5
  • Total Questions 15
 Being an Education Advocate, I am able to answer questions related to educating students diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. I represent numerous students with these challenges. Too often schools do not properly serve the needs of these students and I sometimes have to fight to get my clients the special education services they require. Sometimes the schools push for medication rather than looking at the needs of the student. For some of my clients, medications have worked wonders, but for others medication is not the answer. Many times schools want to give parents a 504 Plan rather than qualifying the child for special education. Some of my clients have been well served by 504 Plans, but being qualified for special education services has many advantages. I have answered over a thousand AllExperts' questions in the categories of Special Education, Autism, and Speech.

Norm Bishop

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.81
  • Clarity of Response 9.85
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 26.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.9
  • Total Questions 240
 I have 34 years experience teaching learning disabled students, including some diagnosed as ADHD. I can answer basic questions about special education law, instructional techniques, and best spec. ed. practice

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2012-01-23 Hypertension and Ritalin:

There is absolutely no reason why your hypertension and ADHD cannot be  safely treated at the same time. First the BP must be well controlled and  then the  Ritalin. It must be at an optimal dose to be

2012-01-12 Bad experience on Concerta 36mg:

Sadly, nothing you have stated makes any medical sense and without examining you it would be impossible to offer any good advice. Next, the dosis is not a guessing game and never just a simple request

2011-12-16 ADD worsening/increase dosage?:

As ADHD/ADD can be a problem if not trearted correctly, I suggest you  get a second opinion to inform you fully and to treat you to your satisfaction. The condition needs constant revision as it does change

2011-12-05 ADD:

-- Melissa,    You should write a letter to the principal of the school your son attends asking that he be assessed for special education. Under the law, they are required to conduct a free assessment

2011-12-04 7 yr old Hyper:

From your description I am  almost certain he has ADHD and a high IQ. Medication is safe and effective. The side effects are never serious, usually temporary and easily handeled by an expert doctor. The

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