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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-03 | Cortney | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow! You absolutely provided me with wonderful information and I truly appreciate it. You are right, I am overly organized so seeing certain issues with my son at such an early age is probably very difficult. I will send your response to his teacher and doctor, which I am certain will also value the advice. Again, thank you so much for the great response!! |
| 2009-10-30 | M. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks a lot christine |
| 2009-10-09 | sheila | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-22 | tabaitha | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | this was so helpful and i had alot of " AH HAH" moments...especially about her having an audience |
| 2009-07-15 | Diana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! |
| 2009-02-03 | Peggy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much. I never really thought about the whole fireman concept. I've tried using the story of how I have to finish working fast so I can pick my son up early, I do like the fireman/policeman approach I will try that. |
| 2009-02-03 | Kim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Christine, Thank you so much for your response. I will take this usful information and put it to good use. I would like to thank you for your time and willingness to help us out. I will let you know of any updates from your advice. ~Kim |
| 2009-02-03 | Rosa | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | No | I appreciate your response. I will read the book for further suggestions. Thank you very much!!! |
| 2008-12-31 | Rose | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear Christine, Your advice is very helpful and informative. It was very well organized and gave me a good starting point . Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. |
| 2008-12-31 | Blaine | 7 | 8 | 2 | 10 | No | I appreciate your response, but your response was pretty much like any other. But thank you for trying to help. |
| 2008-11-17 | Jasmine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much! |
| 2008-10-28 | tania kapinga | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thankyou |
| 2008-10-23 | Pam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Christine,Thank you. You have been very helpful. I have done some reading on Asperger's syndrom and thought she seemed to fit that discription some also but when I mentioned it to the Dr. it did not get far. Thanks for you encouragment! |
| 2008-09-04 | Natalie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, you helped me a lot. |
| 2008-08-28 | genn | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | Confirmed what I thought!!!!! Thanks so much! |
| 2008-08-14 | heather | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Wonderful... very encouraging! Thanks! |
| 2008-08-07 | Angela | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it. |
| 2008-07-09 | Melinda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | She hit the nail on the head, thank you so much for your thorough response! |
| 2008-05-02 | sam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-03-19 | Patricia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Many thanks for the info! |
| 2008-02-20 | Theresa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your encouragement. I hope others find this helpful. It was alot to ask. |
| 2008-01-31 | Stephanie | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Pretty quick reply, concise points made to address my question and it looks like she put time into the response. |
| 2008-01-04 | mary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your help on this one! |
| 2008-01-03 | Jessica | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for your help. Happy new year. |
| 2007-12-17 | nancy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you for the response info was helpful |
| 2007-12-13 | Kristine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you SO much Christine for your heartfelt reply. It really meant so much to me. It really validates why worries and fears. Thank you. Yes, he has had AD&D since he was little and trust me, it has not gone away! He really needs medication so I'm wondering if something like PPA could help him get it? Anyway, I will try to help as much as I can, but like you said, ONLY if he asks. As of right now, he's not taking my calls or text messages. But he does that. I doubt it's forever. Thank you SO much. You are such a wonderful person, I can so see that. Thank you a million times! |
| 2007-11-26 | Diane | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you - your response was very helpful. I've found a good ADD specialist in the area to discuss meds with. I realized that I was not getting enough help from the pediatrician we were seeing so I was uncomfortable. Finding the right fit with professional help is so important. I agree that OT is helpful but unfortunately it is no longer covered by our insurance so I'm trying to find alternatives and I am appealing to the insurance company too. Your response helps me realize the importance of getting back to OT. Enjoy the holidays! |
| 2007-08-06 | Bre | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much. This gives me some terminology to take to the appointments with me. It also gives me a place to start reading. =-) |
| 2007-07-20 | Naresh | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | Yes | |
| 2007-06-16 | Linda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for ALL the great info. I could not even THINK of a plan - much less write it down. We will begin with that one as I CAN follow directions! Thanks again! Linda |
Answers by Expert:
Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP
Expertise
My expertise is both personal and professional. I am an adult with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, and I am an ASHA certified Speech-language pathologist. I worked in the school system, giving direct theraputic servies to children with both language difficulties and attention deficit disorder. (I am very familiar with the IEP process and the IDEA.)I have consulted on-line, in person and via the telephone with a number of parents of children with ADD.
Experience
My area of expertise lies in my holistic approach to ADD and other similar neurologically-based conditions including Non-verbal learning disorders. I am a researcher of medical treatments, studies regarding concrete documentation of the geographical differences in the "ADD" brain (PET scans, SPECT scans, etc.) herbal treatments, functional organizational strategies for children and adults (stuff that'll get you through the day; sensory techniques for relaxation and stress relief; and organizational tools - from the technological to the home-grown type. I am also a researcher of other conditions that are frequently co-existing with ADD. I have read extensively about women's issues and am an empathetic individal who would like to share strength, hope, experience and education.
Organizations
I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
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