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How to get child to lower voice started by khaoskat (11/24/10 at 5:19am)	How old is your ds?There are forms of hearing loss that can... 12/1/10 at 6:30am by Casha'sMommy	12	471
Any advice on how to get a benik (or similar) vest for my son? started by lego_mom (11/10/10 at 5:37am)	we just ordered our Spio vest (you can just google it). You... 11/30/10 at 5:49pm by anj_rn	2	193
A little update from Me started by BusyMumof5 (11/13/10 at 1:28am)	I'm sorry things are so hectic and difficult now. I hope... 11/30/10 at 4:13pm by BookGoddess	5	505
SPD Kids and 'red-eye' on photos? started by LynnS6 (11/29/10 at 12:01pm)	Thanks! He's seen an opthamologist 2x in his life. We have a... 11/30/10 at 12:18pm by LynnS6	8	428
anyone else have a child with low imperforate anus? started by peaceful_mama (11/30/10 at 9:29am)	My son has it. He has a permanent colostomy. I highly doubt... 11/30/10 at 10:05am by mekat	1	274
Birthmark on lower spine, sacral dimple...help! UPDATE WITH PIC AND DR.'S OPINION started by Amila (11/2/10 at 1:04am) 1 2	Looks flatter than my dd's butt dimple did/does and dd is 27... 11/30/10 at 9:38am by sapphire_chan	23	6,073
Does anyone (or anyone's DC) have a BAHA? (Bone anchored hearing aid) started by Sharon, RN (11/23/10 at 4:13pm)	Another shout out for Cochlear! Our dd received bilateral... 11/29/10 at 9:39pm by Casha'sMommy	6	282
How to help nephew (and his mom) seeking diagnosis -possible ASD or like (sorry, LONG) started by ArtsyHeartsy (11/28/10 at 5:54pm)	I was going to suggest EI but then I reread and saw that she... 11/29/10 at 3:52pm by Emmeline II	2	214
Is there a visual equivalent of Auditory Processing Disorder? started by LynnS6 (11/8/10 at 3:06am)	Yep. My daughter has cortical visual impairment. She can read... 11/29/10 at 3:20pm by beenmum	15	824
An updated "Post Your Child's Diagnosis" started by 2boyzmama (2/26/10 at 4:50pm) 1 2 3…6	I am new here. I am here with 2 of my 4 kids. My oldest... 11/29/10 at 3:09pm by beenmum	115	10,159
disappointed in my extended family :( started by homemademomma (11/27/10 at 5:07pm)	I understand why you are hurting but you don't know the... 11/29/10 at 5:02am by SpottedFoxx	3	421
Tubes fell out, ear drums healed, 3 weeks later, ruptured ear drum :( started by 2boyzmama (11/26/10 at 12:37pm)	poor baby, I hope the abx will work and poor conor can get... 11/28/10 at 12:15pm by anj_rn	2	300
How about NVLD? started by ambivamom (11/16/10 at 8:15pm)	Where she will need a "label" however is with her area school... 11/27/10 at 4:30pm by EliseJ	7	636
Epilepsy started by melissa17s (11/25/10 at 7:02am)	dbsam, I do think your dd's situation sounds similar to... 11/27/10 at 11:41am by melissa17s	5	240
Anyone had a neuromuscular workup for their child? started by lego_mom (11/12/10 at 5:20pm)	lego mom--in my experience the repeat procedures are often... 11/25/10 at 4:50pm by carrotsprout	11	402
Straight up rant about teachers and LD's started by Mommay (11/9/10 at 12:43am)	Oh, Mommay, you are so welcome. Your son is absolutely... 11/25/10 at 12:54am by MovnMama	13	764
slideclamp error message...any ideas? (iv pump) started by carrotsprout (11/22/10 at 10:09pm)	WOW! your pump is so tiny! her pump weighs 14 lbs. it's a... 11/24/10 at 9:42pm by carrotsprout	5	209
incontinence for over a week. what now? started by carrotsprout (11/22/10 at 5:03pm)	okay, here's the weirdness in all this: we don't really have... 11/24/10 at 9:35pm by carrotsprout	4	207
Sad and Frustrated started by Stephenie (11/20/10 at 5:56pm)	Therapeutic Listening is also supposed to be good to help... 11/24/10 at 5:40am by Rose-Roget	6	360
Just found out DS is "on the spectrum"... started by micah_mae_ (11/20/10 at 12:16pm)	My dd is 7 and I've found that a lot of "discipline" needs to... 11/24/10 at 5:25am by Nature	15	641
Would this concern you? started by mamaof5boys (11/23/10 at 8:37am)	My pdd-nos child did (does still but much more manageable... 11/23/10 at 9:42pm by sbgrace	4	226
Toe Walking Teenager started by dandelionmom (11/22/10 at 10:26pm)	It's my understanding that toe-walking is a sensory thing and... 11/23/10 at 1:39pm by kittynurse	1	323
holidays started by quietmim (11/23/10 at 1:23am)	If all he does is watch tv & eat junk food of course he is... 11/23/10 at 1:12pm by CarrieMF	8	242
Normal behavior for 4yo boy? started by FlipMom23 (11/4/10 at 9:50pm)	Just wanted to quickly update. I told the neurologist about... 11/23/10 at 8:28am by FlipMom23	5	408
What does montessori preschool look like? started by davidsmom184 (11/17/10 at 8:48pm)	I read through this and I'm reminded why I need to find a... 11/23/10 at 8:19am by PatchChild	6	308
Older baby swaddle? Weighted blanket? Ideas? started by Kreeblim (11/11/10 at 1:24am)	I use the swaddle me blanket for my son but he gets out of it... 11/22/10 at 4:24pm by EmbracingBirth	3	327
ISO info/support for family w/newborn in NICU started by MsBlack (11/21/10 at 6:57am)	My daughter had long term oxygen deprivation (sats in the low... 11/22/10 at 3:31pm by fairejour	4	270
Child wonders from my side(PDDNOS) started by davidsmom184 (11/21/10 at 7:17pm)	My son used to "wander" when he was younger. It happened... 11/22/10 at 9:16am by kme	5	239
seeking assessment for possibly 2E ds started by Rose-Roget (11/21/10 at 6:15pm)	I double posted in Gifted. Ds is 6 and in first grade. He... 11/21/10 at 6:15pm by Rose-Roget	0	81
Requesting an EI eval? Should I? started by crunchy_mommy (11/20/10 at 3:06pm)	Sounds a LOT like my DS. Sensory issues - Sensory Processing... 11/21/10 at 5:01pm by KimPM	5	270
Did not 'pass' hearing test started by by-the-lake (10/9/10 at 12:12pm) 1 2	This thread has been locked for moderator review. 11/21/10 at 8:58am by QueenOfTheMeadow	39	2,055
Diabetes Insipidus anyone?? started by 2boyzmama (11/17/10 at 6:36pm)	Linden has always had low specific gravity (and he pees base,... 11/21/10 at 7:40am by MotherWhimsey	5	327
Sound sensitive started by rianna (11/20/10 at 7:35am)	If it's something new that hasn't happened before, I would... 11/21/10 at 6:56am by earthmama369	2	176
Questoni about Montessori schools started by davidsmom184 (11/17/10 at 2:27pm)	IME I haven't seen Montessori be a good fit for kids on the... 11/20/10 at 7:58pm by SilverLace	11	400
Update on DD started by Dancerchic1981 (11/19/10 at 6:44am)	I'm glad the visit went well. It is hard to see the delays... 11/19/10 at 2:45pm by BookGoddess	1	198
The Short Bus started by AnalogWife (11/16/10 at 3:35pm)	My son also took a short bus for the 2 years of special ed... 11/19/10 at 2:35pm by pimms	8	434
Stifled by DD's anxiety started by Greenmama2 (11/19/10 at 5:53am)	There is a recent thread on this forum about anxiety in kids... 11/19/10 at 10:00am by NataliaI	2	136
Update on DD started by Dancerchic1981 (11/19/10 at 6:43am)	Well DD met with the new ped. on Wednesday. She was shy and... 11/19/10 at 6:43am by Dancerchic1981	0	108
Ideas for keeping hands out of mouth? started by TsuaSai (11/18/10 at 10:15am)	Be careful. Generally, I think it's better to let parents... 11/18/10 at 9:16pm by sbgrace	3	207
Daycare provider broke up with us/venting started by isisreturning (10/13/10 at 1:17am)	That's awesome!! 11/18/10 at 5:04pm by QueenOfTheMeadow	13	1,129
OT versus Kennedy Krieger for what I think is a Sensory Processing Disorder? Advice needed! started by Shell (11/16/10 at 5:42pm)	It is interesting that there is no diagnostic criteria. I... 11/18/10 at 9:29am by ambivamom	4	275
DS keeps hitting other kids :( started by davidsmom184 (11/17/10 at 2:35pm)	Thanks! He's almost three years old. His talking isn't quite... 11/18/10 at 9:14am by davidsmom184	2	167
DS's behavior just makes me cry! started by slsurface (9/2/10 at 9:14pm)	I also saw huge improvements with behavior with homeopathic... 11/18/10 at 8:56am by NataliaI	10	1,050
Dyslexia maybe??? started by Petie1104 (11/15/10 at 8:20pm)	First and foremost, has her hearing been testing? I'm... 11/17/10 at 1:24pm by LynnS6	5	151
So we picked out a wheelchair... started by MotherWhimsey (7/16/10 at 6:22pm) 1 2	congrats to him! He is so cute! My dd got her first... 11/17/10 at 7:22am by ciles	26	2,126
Another bathroom issues thread--help please! started by terra-pip (10/25/10 at 10:35am)	Regarding behavior worsening when the child needs to have a... 11/16/10 at 9:02pm by beachcomber	12	483
Playgroup started by tsfairy (11/16/10 at 12:36pm)	We're currently taking a break from large groups cause the... 11/16/10 at 7:05pm by elmh23	2	179
ADHD - inattentive started by NoraC (11/12/10 at 1:36pm)	Hmmm...I thought I'd posted but it seems to have disappeared!... 11/16/10 at 5:26pm by NoraC	3	282
Point me in the right direction please. started by MammaB21 (11/16/10 at 10:14am)	Thank you so much for the reply. DD does have food allergies.... 11/16/10 at 3:45pm by MammaB21	2	141
Mock flights for children (and their families) with autism in Philadelphia started by SpottedFoxx (11/16/10 at 1:02pm)	What a wonderful program!! ... 11/16/10 at 1:02pm by SpottedFoxx	0	126