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I am a mother of two girls, ages 3 years and 9 years. I have worked with children of varying abilities and ages for over seventeen years and am currently teaching junior high special education. I can answer questions on infant feedings, sleeping habits, play, developmental milestones and behavior and issues with school age children that include school, learning, behavior and home issues. I can also help you with wheat and gluten allergy diets as my youngest has a wheat allergy. I can also help out with exzema as both of my daughters have it. I can also help with basic questions on Juvenile Diabetes as my oldest daughter is diabetic. I CANNOT diagnose anything. If you are unsure, please call your doctor. I CANNOT answer medical diagnosis questions, or things of that nature. If it is a medical issue, or you are just not sure, I always suggest checking in with a pediatrician.
Experience in the area: I am a mother of a 3 year old daughter and an 9 year old daughter. I have worked with children of all ages for over 17 years in various forms. I have worked in the day care setting, as a nanny, at summer camps, and as a liason for families with children that have neuromuscular disease. I am currently a special education teacher that specializes in learning disabilities and minor behavior disorders. Organizations: I am a member of Kappa Delta Pi. I volunteer with the Children's Miracle Network and Children's Hospital. Education/Credentials: I have a bachelor's degree in special education and have been trained in the PBIS Behavior Method (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies).

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